Ischia is a wine region of Campania, Italy.
Growers build the wines around Biancolella, filling out the blend with Forastera and Piedirosso.
The ground underneath is free-draining and volcanic.
The climate is mediterranean.
The vineyards themselves read as slopes, steep sites and terraces.
White wine, red wine and sparkling wine is what the region is known for, and in the glass it shows ample body, freshness and floral notes.
At the table these bottles work with seafood, pasta, light salads and grilled vegetables.
Serve chilled.
In the glass.
White: Ample body, Freshness, Floral notes.
Grapes planted here.
Bottles to look for.
- Cantine Antonio Mazzella 'Enaria' Biancolella Ischia, Campania, Italy
- Cantine Antonio Mazzella 'Vigna del Lume' Bianco Ischia, Campania, Italy
- Cantine Antonio Mazzella Biancolella Ischia, Campania, Italy
- Cantine Antonio Mazzella Nero 70 Vendemmia Tardiva Ischia, Campania, Italy
- Cantine Antonio Mazzella Per'e Palummo - Piedirosso Ischia, Campania, Italy
- Cantine Carlo Mazzella Biancolella Ischia, Campania, Italy
- Cantine di Crateca 'Crateca' Biancolella Ischia, Campania, Italy
- Casa d'Ambra 'Mario D'Ambra' Ischia Rosso, Campania, Italy
At the table.
- seafood
- pasta
- light salads
- grilled vegetables
Serving and cellaring.
- Serve chilled.
Nearby regions.
Ischia: common questions
01.What grapes is Ischia known for?+
02.What kind of wine does Ischia make?+
03.Where is Ischia?+
04.What food goes with Ischia wine?+
More from here: every wine region in Italy, or the wider Campania guide.