| Ansonica | |
|---|---|
| Grape (Vitis) | |
| Color of berry skin | Blanc |
| Species | Vitis vinifera |
| Also called | see list ofsynonyms |
| Origin | Italy |
| Notable regions | Sicily |
| VIVC number | 492 |
Ansonica orInzolia is a whiteItalian winegrape planted primarily in westernSicily where it can be used to produceMarsala wine. The grape is noted for its nutty aroma. InTuscany, the grape is known as Ansonica.[1] It is the chief (and potentially only) component of the Tuscan D.O.C.Ansonica Costa dell'Argentario, which is located on the extreme southern coast of Tuscany and on the island ofGiglio.[2]
Ansonica can also be found in the following DOC wines:
Ansonica is also known under the synonyms Amsonica, Ansolia, Ansolica, Ansoliku, Ansonica Bianca, Ansora, Ansoria, Ansorica, Anzonaka, Anzonica, Anzulu, Arba Solika, Erba Insolika, Inselida, Insolia, Insolia di Palermo, Insora, Inzolia, Inzolia Parchitana, Nsolia, Nsuolia, Nzolia, Nzolia Bianca, Nzolia di Lipari, Nzolia di Palermo, Soria, and Zolia Bianca.[3]
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