GRAPE VARIETIES

Ansonica

Ansonica is a grape found in the Elba and Giglio Islands in Tuscany. It is also planted in Sicily where it is known as Inzonia and it is used in the Marsala blend.


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Two of the best books about Italian grapes, where some of this information come from, are:
Native Grapes of Italy, by Ian d’Agata
Italian Wine Unplugged, by Steve Kim

Additionally, you can discover the other grapes from Tuscany.   

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