Insolia
Insolia is a white grape variety cultivated for centuries in Sicily. It is also present under the name of ansonica also along the Tuscan coast of the Argentario and in the islands of the Tuscan archipelago, in particular on Elba and Giglio. It is a vine that adapts very well to arid, dry and well-ventilated climates. It ripens fairly early and produces clusters of medium to large size with golden yellow berries. It is often vinified together with catarratto, grillo or chardonnay. The vinification in purity requires particular attention for a natural tendency of the insolia to oxidation.
In the glass it has a light yellow color with brilliant golden reflections. The bouquet is intense with floral and fruity aromas. The taste is typically Mediterranean, harmonious, soft, with balanced acidity and a finish of good persistence. It is a perfect fish wine, to be paired with typical seafood dishes.