Ansonica Costa dell'Argentario DOC
アンソニカ・コスタ・デッラルジェンターリオ DOC
Elegant coastal white wines with a distinct saline mineral finish.
Ansonica Costa dell'Argentario DOC is a coastal white wine appellation in southern Tuscany, Italy, established in 1995. It focuses exclusively on wines made primarily from the Ansonica grape (locally known as Inzolia), with regulations requiring a minimum of 85% Ansonica in the blend. Vineyards stretch along the Tyrrhenian coast near Monte Argentario and on the island of Giglio, in the province of Grosseto, benefiting from intense sunshine, sea breezes, and a Mediterranean microclimate with little rainfall. Soils range from limestone-rich sand on the mainland to rocky granite on Giglio Island. The wines are straw yellow with delicate floral and fruity aromas — apricot, peach, citrus, and Mediterranean flowers — often finishing with a distinctive saline, iodine-like minerality that reflects the maritime terroir. Typical alcohol content is around 11.5%, and the style is dry, soft, fresh, and well-balanced, sometimes with a pleasant almond-bitter note reminiscent of Tuscan aperitifs.
Best for: Ideal for seafood lovers and those seeking refreshing, terroir-driven Italian white wines for summer dining and aperitivo.
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Food Pairings
Grilled fish, seafood risotto, shellfish, sushi, sashimi, vegetable-based soups, grilled white meat, and light appetizers. Also excellent on its own as an aperitif.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the primary grape variety used in Ansonica Costa dell'Argentario DOC?
- The primary grape variety is Ansonica (also known as Inzolia), which must constitute at least 85% of the blend.
- Where are the vineyards of this DOC located?
- The vineyards are located along the coast near Monte Argentario in the province of Grosseto, Tuscany, and on the island of Giglio.
- What does Ansonica Costa dell'Argentario wine taste like?
- It is a dry, soft, and fresh white wine with straw-yellow color, delicate floral and fruity notes of apricot, peach, and citrus, and a distinctive saline, mineral finish from its coastal terroir.
- What is the alcohol content of this wine?
- Typical alcohol content is around 11.5%, making it a light and refreshing white wine.
- What food pairs well with Ansonica Costa dell'Argentario?
- It pairs beautifully with light seafood dishes, shellfish, grilled fish, sushi, and vegetable-based appetizers, and also works well as an aperitif.