Insolia – White Wine D.O.C. Sicily, Odisseo Sicilian Wines
The exclusivity of the production area (Sicili/ Tuscany) and uncertainty about the origin of his name make this wine intriguing and mysterious. The only certainty is the golden grapes of Insolia reporting the radiance of life and its good wine that accompanies it. A stylized sun in step with the times, however, that encloses the same goodness ever.




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Odisseo’s Insolia D.O.C. Sicily
Insolia D.O.C. by Odisseo’s cellars is a white wine from straw yellow color and harmonious taste and softly fruity. Odisseo’s Insolia smells fruity, intense and persistent. Insolia Odysseus has an alcohol content of 12.5% Vol and has a capacity of 2/3 years of aging. Served at 10 °, can be consumed as an aperitif or accompanied by a meal of fish, white meats, marinades, crudites or vegetables. Insolia Odysseus is a wine that brings in its taste and its color in the essence of the land where it was born expressing full radiance.
History
The vine Insolia (also called Inzolia or Anzonica) is the oldest Sicilian native vine, which spread later in other parts of Italy, including in particular Sardinia, Lazio and Tuscany. However, some sources claim it to be from France because of his name: Insolia or Inzonia, descend from Ansoria, which contains the French term “sional” which indicates the golden color of its berries. It is assumed therefore that his landing in Sicily took place with the arrival of the Normans.
The plant
The vine plant Insolia presents a rare foliage, which makes it resistant to arid climates and allows a lower use of water for cultivation. The leaf Insolia is medium to large and the cluster is large, branching into two parts producing berries oval and yellow color that grow sparse.
Cultivation
Insolia by Odisseo’s cellars is grown in the district Bufalefi (Noto). From the vineyards Odysseus you can admire the sea of the Oasis of the UNESCO. The vineyard of Insolia cellars Odysseus is grown by the method “espalier” or “cordon”, which consists of a mixed structure composed of wooden supports alternating with metal poles crossed by 5 stainless steel cables on which the vine plant develops in a vertical manner. This cultivation technique enables there to be an excellent exposure of the leaves to sunlight and good coverage of shade for the grapes. This allows a good maturity and a balanced production. The grapes are selected and hand-picked.
More Information
Classification | Insolia D.O.C. Sicily |
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Wine Type | White Wine |
Grape Variety | 100% Insolia |
Alcohol Content | 12,5% Vol. |
Color | Straw yellow |
Ageing potential | 2 / 3 Years |
Food Pairing | Appetizers, Poultry, Fish, Pastas, Gekochtes |
Serving Temperature | 10° C |
Taste | Harmonious and softly fruity |
Scent | Fruity, intense and persistent |
Bottle | 750 ml |
Place of production | Contrada Bufalefi (Noto), located on a slope a few hundred meters from the Oasis of the UNESCO site of Vendicari. |
Altitude | 60 meters above sea level |
Trailing System | Espalier, cordon |
Grapes Yield | 4500/5000 vines per hectare |
Vinification | Destemming followed by cold maceration, then gently pressed. The must is transferred to stainless steel tanks heat-conditioned to allow a slow fermentation. |
Yield per hectare | 80 quintals per hectare |
Harvest time | First / second week of September |