Grape-name Ansonica
Region Toscana, Calabria, Sicilia
Mentioned in appelation Elba DOC
Ansonica Costa dell'Argentario DOC
Monteregio di Massa Marittima DOC
Val di Cornia DOC
Parrina DOC
Bivongi DOC
Contea di Sclafani DOC
Contessa Entellina DOC
Menfi DOC
Sambuca di Sicilia DOC
Santa Margherita di Belice DOC
Marsala DOC
Propagation Well widespread
Tasting Notes None


Not an unknown grape, mostly found in Tuscany, especially on Elba and in Costa dell'Argentario where it may be a varietal-wine. On Elba as dry white or as passito.
It is said to be related to Sicily's Inzolia. The wines gives a medium bodied wine with a salty fruit. La Parrina is regarded as a good producer of this grape.

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