WINERY IDDA is a joint venture between Angelo Gaja and Alberto Graci on Mount Etna that started in 2017. The Graci family is a prominent winemaker in the region. The vineyards are located on the southern slope of the volcano, with a wide range of altitudes, exposures and soil types. Today, the winery owns 50 acres of vineyards at 2,000-2,600 feet above sea level, in the villages of Belpasso and Biancavilla.

WINE IDDA means “she” in the Sicilian dialect, which is the term of endearment and awe with which Sicilians refer to Mount Etna.

The 2022 vintage experienced a mild winter with regular rainfall. From late May onward, warm and dry weather favored regular ripening. Some rains occurred in late August, which helped mitigate water stress on the vines. Dry and warm weather in September and October, with very little rainfall, ensured perfect conditions in managing the vineyards.

IDDA Rosso 2022 offers a consistent and fragrant nose, rich and warm with notes of red fruits like cherry and mulberry, complemented by mineral hints of graphite and spices. On the palate, it is explosive, releasing flavors of bitter cherries and black currants, followed by pronounced minerality that reflects its terroir. It presents a rich complexity with a wellbalanced interplay of tannins and acidity. The finish is long and lingering, characterized by notes of black pepper.