Sicilian Red Wine - Idda Etna Rosso D.O.P. 2021 Winery Idda & Gaja
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Etna is more than a mountain: it is Europe's highest active volcano, a sleeping giant to which the locals attribute the feminine nature of a capricious woman, but also maternal and protective, a fickle being to be lived with and relied upon every day.
IDDA means "She" in Sicilian dialect and is the term the locals use to define Etna with affection and admiration.
IDDA is also the joint project of two families, Gaja and Graci, based on their shared curiosity and desire to learn and improve.
With IDDA we have taken an unusual path: focusing mainly on Carricante and aiming to rediscover the south-west slope, often referred to as the uphill side of Etna.
Today the company owns 20 hectares of vineyards located between 600 and 800 metres above sea level in the municipalities of Belpasso and Biancavilla. The vines cultivated are Carricante and Nerello Mascalese.
Grapevine
Nerello Mascalese
Region
Sicily
Colour
Red
Description
Denomination Etna Rosso D.O.P.
Variety Nerello Mascalese.
Vineyards Located in the municipality of Biancavilla, on the south-west slope of the Etna volcano, at an average altitude of 700-800 m above sea level.
Vinification Fermentation and maceration for about three weeks, partly in wood and partly in cement, followed by ageing in wood and cement for 24 months.
Characteristics Sweet scents of marzipan, black cherry and mulberry combine with sulphurous and herbaceous notes. Medium-structured with lively acidity, the finish is mineral and persistent, with hints of flint.