Inzolia

The white grape variety originates from Sicily (Italy). Synonyms are Amsonica, Ansolia, Ansolica, Ansoliku, Ansonica (second main name), Ansonica Bianca, Ansora, Ansoria, Ansorica, Anzonaka, Anzonica, Anzulu, Arba Solika. Erba Insolika, Insolia, Inselida, Insolia di Palermo, Insora, Nzolia, Uva del Giglio and Zolia Bianca.

Parentage and origin

According to DNA analyses carried out in 2021, it is a presumably natural cross between Mantonico Bianco x unknown partner. The red variety Inzolia Nera is not a colour mutation (or vice versa). The variety was first mentioned in 1696 by the Italian botanist Francesco Cupani (1657-1710). According to genetic and ampelographic comparisons with other Sicilian varieties, its roots probably lie in Sicily, from where it spread. This makes the hypotheses of a French, Greek or Spanish origin unlikely or refuted. The hypothesis that it or an ancestor could be identical to the ancient Irziola variety mentioned by Pliny the Elder (23-79) also lacks genetic or historical evidence.

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Parentage and origin

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