IDDA
Etna Rosso DOP
IDDA Etna Rosso is the refined red wine made at IDDA from Nerello Mascalese and Nerello Cappuccio grapes, cultivated on the south-facing slopes and north-facing slopes of Mount Etna. Representing the Gaja and Graci families’ partnership, this wine showcases the volcanic terroir with subtle finesse. It offers aromas of red berries, wild herbs, and spices, complemented by silky tannins, vibrant acidity, and a mineral backbone, a harmonious expression of Mount Etna's southern slopes.
Made from Nerello Mascalese and Nerello Cappuccio from vineyards located in Biancavilla, on the south-west slope of the Etna Volcano, between 700-800 m a.s.l. (2296-2624 ft).
- Region
- Sicily
- Appellation
- Etna DOP
- Varietal Composition
- Nerello Mascalese, Nerello Cappuccio
- Aging
- 18 months of aging in oak and concrete.
- Alcohol
- 14.5%
Concentrated notes of juniper, graphite, cinchona, and orange lead to delicate rose on the finish. Very intense and spicy, with a warm, enveloping aroma. Tamarind, carob, and date emerge in the mouth. Creamy and enveloping. Straight tannins, medium-bodied, fresh, and flowing.
Wine Enthusiast
94 Points
2022
"The nose is spicy and warm, with aromas of Mediterranean herbs, citrus, cherry blossoms and terra cotta, and a cooling sea breeze blowing through it all. Cherries and orange slices define the palate, but lots more herbs and soil provide balance, and acid adds a bright punchiness, even as the fruit gives warmth and comfort."
— Danielle Callegari, 2025
