In the glass
Aroma: citrus, white flowers, stone fruit, almond
Palate: peach, lemon, light body, clean mineral
Cusumano's Inzolia-Chardonnay blend is an accessible, well-made Sicilian white that combines the native grape's almond-citrus freshness with Chardonnay's stone-fruit roundness.
What it pairs with
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Fried sardines with breadcrumbs
Clean acidity and almond notes complement the oil and richness of fried sardines. -
Pasta al tonno
A reliable everyday Sicilian white for tuna pasta dishes. -
Grilled chicken
Medium body and citrus notes work well with straightforward grilled poultry.
How to serve Cusumano Angimbe
Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
- Serve at 8-10°C. Cellar temperature (8-10°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a smaller all-purpose white glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Fried sardines with breadcrumbs, Pasta al tonno, Grilled chicken. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Cusumano created Angimbe as their entry-level white blend, using Inzolia grown at their estates and Chardonnay for balance and appeal. Named for the Sicilian word for fragrant.
- 2002 — First Angimbe from Inzolia and Chardonnay at Cusumano
Facts
- Producer
- Cusumano
- Grapes
- Inzolia, Chardonnay
- Classification
- Sicilia DOC
- Oak
- Stainless steel for Inzolia; partial barrique for Chardonnay component
- ABV
- 13.0%
- Price
- EUR 12-18 at retail
- Drinking window
- 1-4 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2002
Frequently asked about Cusumano Angimbe
What does Cusumano Angimbe taste like?
On the nose, citrus, white flowers, stone fruit, almond. On the palate, peach, lemon, light body, clean mineral. Structurally medium-bodied, low tannins, high acidity with a clean and fresh finish. Cusumano's Inzolia-Chardonnay blend is an accessible, well-made Sicilian white that combines the native grape's almond-citrus freshness with Chardonnay's stone-fruit roundness.
When should I drink Cusumano Angimbe?
Drink 1-4 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Cusumano Angimbe?
Fried sardines with breadcrumbs is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Pasta al tonno and Grilled chicken. Clean acidity and almond notes complement the oil and richness of fried sardines.
What grapes are in Cusumano Angimbe?
The blend is Inzolia, Chardonnay. The wine is classified as Sicilia DOC.