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Inzolia, Sicily
Inzolia 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 the island of Elba and on the island of Giglio.
It is a white grape that adapts very well to arid, dry and well-ventilated climates. It ripens fairly early and produces medium-large clusters 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 Inzolia 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.
Sicily is a happy island for wine: from the slopes of Etna to the coasts of Cerasuolo, to the small islands of Salina and Pantelleria, each area has its own grape variety and style, with wines so different that sometimes they seem to come from different continents, obtained both from native grapes such as Grillo, Carricante and Frappato, and from great international grapes that have found a small paradise on the island, such as Chardonnay. Viticulture in this region has ancient origins, suspended between the legend that tells of a thirsty Dionysus, from whose tears the first vine was born, and the history that documents the arrival of the Greeks, and before them even the Phoenicians, with the first rooted cuttings.
Character and uniqueness of Sicilian red wines.
The slopes of Etna certainly represent one of the most suitable areas for viticulture in Sicily, with excellent results for Sicilian red wine, which here takes on an almost alpine elegance. Here the extreme conditions such as the volcanic soil, the slope of the land and the altitude of the vineyards make viticulture heroic and there are few indigenous grapes, such as Nerello Mascalese and Nerello Cappuccio. Sicily, however, has many other interesting appellations as regards red wines: in addition to Etna Doc we find in fact, next to the very small Doc Eloro, which preserves rare native grapes such as Perricone and Pignatello, the Contessa Entellina appellation, cradle of cult Sicilian reds, such as Mille e Una Notte, obtained from Nero d'Avola or from international Cabernet and Merlot grapes. Do not forget the Cerasuolo di Vittoria, in south-eastern Sicily, the only DOCG in the region and an admirable union of Nero d'Avola and Frappato.
Sicilian white wine: dry or sweet, it is however a masterpiece.
Carricante, Grillo, Chardonnay, Malvasia: Sicily is not only the home of great red wines but also of intense and fragrant whites and sweet wines to make you lose your mind. From the aromatic grapes of Chardonnay are born Sicilian white wines for aging in Doc Melfi and Alcamo, able to compete with the great wines of Burgundy, while Moscato, Zibibbo and Malvasia give life to fresh and exciting wines in Salina and on the Sicilian coasts, which become splendid sweet passito wines in Pantelleria, Lipari and Noto. The results of heroic viticulture on Etna are also exceptional, where the whites obtained from Carricante grapes stand out for their minerality and longevity. Last but not least, Marsala, born mainly from white grapes and historical wine of the island of Sicily.
What is the finest Sicilian wine?
It is difficult to answer this question, because Sicily has a wine production equal to that of Veneto and Tuscany, certainly we cannot fail to mention among the red wines the Mille e Una Notte by Donnafugata and the Harmonium by Firriato among the red wines and Planeta's Chardonnay among whites. However, there are other wineries that produce excellent wines such as Tasca d'Almerita and Duca di Salaparuta, Li Ciuri and Cusumano, Palmento Costanzo and Nicosia just to name a few. Finally, among the big names in sweet wines, we cannot forget the Marsala di Florio and the sweet wines of Donnafugata.
What is the oldest sweet Sicilian wine?
Marsala is undoubtedly one of the oldest sweet wines in Sicily: as early as 1832 Vincenzo Florio, a native of Bagnara Calabra, exported this sweet wine to over 99 countries around the world.
What is the best match for a white Sicilian wine?
The Sicilian white wines, with their characteristic intensity that unites them all, the minerality that characterizes those of Etna and the savory notes typical of those born on the islands are perfect in combination with all fish dishes rich in taste, from dishes with sardines up to pasta with swordfish, passing through fish soups and cous cous up to stuffed squid and sweet and sour tuna and aubergine caponata.
Terre Siciliane Inzolia IGT 2022 Li Ciuri
Terre Siciliane Inzolia is another piece of the 'Li Ciuri' mosaic, the wine project that enhances Western Sicily with colours and scents that indicate all the island identity expressed in the taste and cultural typicality of the region.
Made with the oldest white grape variety in Sicily, the Inzolia grapes are harvested in mid-September and vinified in purity. The wine ferments in steel at a controlled temperature for at least ten days and ends the ageing with a period of rest in the bottle.
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Terre Siciliane IGT Bianca di Valguarnera 2021 Duca di Salaparuta
Terre Siciliane Bianca di Valguarnera by Duca di Salaparuta is born in vineyards located in the Trapani municipality of Salemi, in central-western Sicily.
It is obtained from pure Inzolia grapes, harvested and selected by hand at the end of September. Fermentation takes place in selected oak barrels. Subsequently the wine refines, in contact with its yeasts, in barrique for at least 8 months before being bottled.
It is characterized by a golden yellow color, with greenish reflections. The nose ope...
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Terre Siciliane IGT Tareni Inzolia 2024 Pellegrino
The Inzolia Tareni of Cantine Pellegrino is a Sicilian white wine that is born in vineyards located in western Sicily, in the province of Trapani.
The bunches are harvested in the first ten days of September. The bunches are softly pressed and follow the classic white vinification at a controlled temperature. The wine then ages for at least 2 months in steel tanks.
At sight straw yellow with greenish reflections, it has notes of ripe fruit and citrus fruits on the nose. On the palate it is warm an...
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Terre Siciliane IGT Inzolia 2023 Na.Ti.Vo.
The organic white wine of Na.Ti.Vo. born in Sicily from Inzolia grapes. Native. is the acronym of nature, typicality and vocation.
The Inzolia grapes are softly pressed, to then be vinified for 15-20 days at a controlled temperature in steel tanks, where it remains until bottling.
Straw yellow in colour, the nose has notes of white flowers, white fruit and vanilla. The sip is fruity and quite persistent.
Excellent in combination with seafood cuisine.
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Sicilia DOC Inzolia Fondo Filara 2024 Nicosia
The Fondo Filara di Nicosia line is based on the choice of the most suitable territory for the cultivation of the most valuable Sicilian grape varieties, in order to guarantee their full expression.
The carefully selected grapes are subjected to a brief maceration at low temperature, then subjected to soft pressing and sent to fermentation which takes place at controlled temperature for 15-20 days. The aging begins in stainless steel on the fine lees with frequent bâtonnage and ends with 2-3 mont...
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Terre Siciliane IGT Alantarìa Nicosia
The Alantarìa di Nicosia sparkling wine is born in Sicily from 100% Inzolia grapes.
The grapes are softly pressed, and then proceed to a static decantation at a controlled temperature of 48 hours. The must is subsequently fermented with the addition of selected yeasts and then made sparkling in steel tanks according to the Charmat method.
The sparkling wine appears straw yellow in color and with a fine and persistent perlage. The nose opens on aromas of ripe yellow fruit, from apple to peach, as w...
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Sicilia DOC Inzolia Carizza 2024 Principi di Butera
The Inzolia by Feudo Principi di Butera was born in vineyards located in the municipalities of Butera and Riesi, in the province of Caltanissetta.
It is produced exclusively with Inzolia grapes, harvested in the first week of September. After soft pressing, fermentation takes place in stainless steel at a controlled temperature and is kept on the lees for about 6 months. This is followed by a few months of ageing in bottle before being placed on the market.
This Inzolia by Feudo Principi di Butera...
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Terre Siciliane IGT Inzolia Colomba Platino 2023 Duca di Salaparuta
Terre Siciliane Colomba-Platino by Duca di Salaparuta is born in vineyards located on the Rosignolo estate, in the hills of Ribera and Cattolica, in the province of Agrigento.
It is obtained from pure Inzolia grapes, harvested and selected by hand between the second and fourth week of September. Fermentation of the free-run must takes place slowly in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature of 16-17 ° C for a period of 15 days. Subsequently, the wine ages for a long time on its own yeast...
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