Insolia

Producer:
Cantine Nicosia
Region:
Sicily
Grape:
Insolia (100%)
Classification:
IGT Terre Siciliane
Vintage:
2019
Capacity:
0.75 l

A dry white wine made from native Sicily grape Insolia. A unique wine popular on the whole island, known as Ansonica. Gently aromatic, with balanced acidity, soft and with a marked mineral note.

Details

Color: intense straw yellow.
Aroma: aromatic, notes of exotic fruits.
Flavor: soft, mineral.
Food matching: excellent with pasta with sardines, fish, white meats, grilled vegetables.
Serving temperature: 10°C/12°C.
Alcohol content: 12,5%.

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