{"title":"Inzolia","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInzolia\u003c\/strong\u003e – also known as Insolia in Sicily – is one of the island\u0026#39;s oldest white grape varieties and impresses not with bold aromas, but with its elegant balance. In the glass, it displays a straw-yellow color, and on the palate it is fresh and light, with a delicate fruitiness and pleasant spiciness. This understated harmony makes it the ideal companion for Mediterranean cuisine and warm summer evenings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Its home is \u003cstrong\u003eSicily\u003c\/strong\u003e , where it is primarily cultivated in the west of the island; in Tuscany, it is known as Ansonica. At Vinoscout, you\u0026#39;ll find \u003cstrong\u003efour Sicilian Inzolia wines\u003c\/strong\u003e priced between €6.80 and €10.70 – uncomplicated, characterful white wines that demonstrate the joy an old grape variety can bring.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"firriato-chiaramonte-inzolia-bianco-sicilia","title":"Firriato Chiaramonte Inzolia Bianco Sicilia","description":"\u003cp\u003eInzolia is the quiet great among Sicily\u0026#39;s white grape varieties—aromatically restrained, yet precise and distinctive on the palate. This Bianco from the Firriato winery demonstrates what the variety is capable of when vinified with care.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Firriato has been one of the driving forces behind modern Sicilian winemaking since the 1990s. The winery cultivates vineyards around Trapani in the west of the island—a terroir of calcareous clay, intense sunshine, and the cooling influence of the Mediterranean. This very combination characterizes the Inzolia: ripe fruit, but without heaviness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e In the glass, the wine shines golden yellow with green reflections. The nose reveals blossoms, fresh herbs, and a hint of salinity. On the palate, it is fresh, with lively acidity and a characteristic almond note on the finish—a classic Inzolia trait that makes the wine more memorable than many other Mediterranean white wines of its class.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eServing suggestion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Best served at 10–12 °C. Pairs well with grilled squid, pasta with clams, or a Caprese salad made with ripe tomatoes. Also a good choice as a casual summer evening wine on its own.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Firriato","offers":[{"title":"2023","offer_id":52694861447504,"sku":"V06196","price":10.7,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"2024","offer_id":53093115625808,"sku":"V06196-2024","price":10.7,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/3509\/4864\/files\/vinoscout_firriato_chiaramonte_inzolia_bianco_sicilia_1.webp?v=1771237721"},{"product_id":"feudo-arancio-inzolia","title":"Feudo Arancio Inzolia","description":"The finished wine is exceptionally smooth and delicately fruity. Its color is a light straw yellow. On the nose, it offers notes of pear, apricot, and peach. The crisp palate is dominated by fruity flavors, but also reveals hints of vanilla. An elegant wine of remarkable richness and smoothness. The grapes for the typical Sicilian Feudo Arancio Inzolia Sicilia are harvested in the second week of September and then fermented at a controlled temperature of 18°C ​​for 12 days. The wine then matures on the lees for four months.","brand":"Feudo Arancio","offers":[{"title":"2024","offer_id":52694922985808,"sku":"V06138","price":6.8,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"2025","offer_id":53093111923024,"sku":"V06138-2025","price":6.8,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/3509\/4864\/files\/vinoscout_feudo_arancio_inzolia_1-1.webp?v=1771238040"},{"product_id":"donnafugata-anthilia-sicilia","title":"Donnafugata Anthilia Sicilia","description":"\u003cp\u003eAnthilia is Donnafugata\u0026#39;s calling card for Sicilian white wine: uncomplicated in the best sense, but with the unmistakable character of the island.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Donnafugata is one of Sicily\u0026#39;s most renowned wineries and has been family-owned since the 1980s. The name comes from Tomasi di Lampedusa\u0026#39;s novel * \u003ci\u003eThe Leopard*\u003c\/i\u003e . The grapes for the Anthilia grow on the Contessa Entellina estate in the southwest of the island – a continental inland climate with hot days and cool nights, which imparts freshness to the wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e In the glass, a pale straw yellow. The nose reveals white peach, citrus blossom, and a typical Sicilian hint of maquis – rosemary, dried herbs, and a touch of almond. On the palate, it is fresh and smooth, with lively acidity and a clean, mineral finish. No oak, no heaviness – a wine that doesn\u0026#39;t push itself forward.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e \u003cb\u003eDishes:\u003c\/b\u003e Pasta con le vongole, grilled sea bass with capers, goat cheese, light antipasti\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e \u003cb\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/b\u003e 10–12 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e \u003cb\u003eDrinking window:\u003c\/b\u003e Now until 2026\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Donnafugata","offers":[{"title":"2023","offer_id":52695062053200,"sku":"V06152","price":9.7,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"2024","offer_id":52853439824208,"sku":"V06152-2024","price":9.7,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/3509\/4864\/files\/donnafugata-anthilia-sicilia-2x.webp?v=1783529947"},{"product_id":"cusumano-insolia-terre-siciliane","title":"Cusumano Insolia Terre Siciliane","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn uncomplicated Sicilian wine that shows what the Insolia grape can do on the island: aromatic freshness without heaviness, with a southern character.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Cusumano is one of Sicily\u0026#39;s most trusted wineries. This family-run estate cultivates vineyards across the island – from Alcamo to Butera – and has played a significant role in making Sicilian white wines internationally renowned. The indigenous grape variety Insolia (also known as Ansonica) has thrived on the island for centuries and, with proper vineyard management, yields vibrant, herbaceous white wines with a pleasantly moderate alcohol content.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e In the glass, ripe yellow pear, white peach, and a characteristic herbal note—tarragon, almost anise-like—are revealed, distinguishing Insolia from other southern Italian white wines. The acidity is finely balanced, and the finish is smooth and luscious without any heaviness. Not a wine for the cellar, but one for the table.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Serve well chilled at \u003cb\u003e10–12 °C\u003c\/b\u003e . Pairs well with fried calamari, grilled sea bass with capers, or a light pasta aglio e olio. 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