Ansonica

Naturally tannic white grape. Light to medium bodied in Sicilia; fuller bodied in Toscana. Golden color. Aromas & flavors: (Toscana) Citrus; (Sicilia) yellow apple, dried apricot. Best DOP: Elba DOC.

In a nutshell

Color: White

Alternative Names and Subvarieties: Insolia, Inzolia

Origin: Autochthonous

Best Known For: Sicilian white wines

Where Grown: Almost exclusively in Sicilia (97%)

Regions:

Sicilia,

Vineyard Area: 5,848 ha (14,445 acres)

Denominations that use this grape variety

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