Gaja - Idda Etna Bianco 2022 (750ml)

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Producer	Gaja
Country	Italy
Region	Sicily
Varietal	Carricante
Vintage	2022
Sku	38567
Size	750ml

 

IDDA is a joint winemaking venture established in 2017 between renowned Italian winemaker Angelo Gaja and the Graci family, a prominent winemaking force on Mount Etna in Sicily. The partnership owns 50 acres of vineyards on the southern slopes of the volcano, ranging from 2,000 to 2,600 feet in elevation across the villages of Belpasso and Biancavilla. This range provides a diversity of altitudes, exposures, and soil types. While a new winery facility in Belpasso is slated to open in 2023, the wines are currently produced at Alberto Graci's Passopisciaro winery on Etna's northern slope. The name "IDDA," meaning "she" in the Sicilian dialect, refers to Mount Etna itself, with the label artwork evoking various aspects of the iconic volcano's landscape and terroir.

The wine opens with an intriguing bouquet that combines aromas of tomato leaves, sage, cantaloupe melon, and quince, followed by enticing hints of honey and hay, complemented by a subtle note of yeast and dough. On the palate, the entrance is voluptuous and tightly structured, with flavors of yellow plum and pineapple enriching the experience, supported by a sleek acidity. The mineral-laced finish is clean-cut and savory, leaving a lasting impression of the wine's complexity and character.