IDDA
Bianco Sicilia DOP
IDDA means “she” in the Sicilian dialect, which is the term of endearment and awe with which Sicilians refer to Mount Etna. The blue label reflecting the sky and waves of the region, close to the slopes of Mount Etna, IDDA Bianco captures the purity and precision of Gaja and Graci’s shared vision for the Carricante grape: an elegant expression of volcanic white winemaking.
Located in Biancavilla, on the southwest slope of Etna Volcano, and in Belpasso, on the southern slope one. The soils of Biancavilla are lighter in color and are among the oldest of all Etna. The soils of Belpasso are more porous and darker in color, with volcanic rocks.
- Region
- Sicily
- Appellation
- Sicilia DOP
- Varietal Composition
- Carricante
- Aging
- 6-9 months in both oak and stainless steel.
- Alcohol
- 12.5%
Pale yellow with greenish reflections. The nose shows floral and citrus notes with hints of Mediterranean herbs, anise, apricot, and a light sulfurous minerality. The palate is taut and vibrant, driven by well -integrated acidity and flavors of citrus, herbs, and apricot. The finish is fresh, lightly salty, and distinctly mineral.
Wine Advocate
93 Points
2024
"The Idda 2024 Sicilia Bianco is very mineral and salty, especially when tasted next to the softer 2023 vintage before it. This vintage is about direction, focus and linearity. The mouthfeel is also leaner compared to 2023, but the current vintage is longer lasting. The 2024 growing season saw heat in summer, winds and steep diurnal shifts. A special fog called "acquazzina" locally offers some respite during the hottest months, and the vines benefit from cool winds that blow inland from the sea. The wine ferments in stainless steel, and 20% goes into 15-hectoliter oak casks. The winemaking team doesn't make much of a fuss when it comes to malolactic fermentation, and they bottle in May or June of the following year "to capture the energy of the grape," Alberto Graci tells me."
— Monica Larner, 2025
Vinous
93 Points
2024
"Distinctly savory on the nose, the 2024 Bianco unfolds with nuances of stone dust, dried herbs, incense and Asian pear. It’s soft-textured and round with ripe orchard fruits, spice and a gentle reverberation of salty minerality. This cleans up beautifully through the finish, leaving a subtle saline concentration and hints of tart citrus."
— Eric Guido, 2025
