IDDA
Etna Rosso DOP
IDDA means “she” in the Sicilian dialect, which is the term of endearment and awe with which Sicilians refer to Mount Etna. With its red label evoking the iconic lava of Mount Etna, this polished, terroir-driven blend of Nerello Mascalese and Nerello Cappuccio embodies the hallmark expression of Gaja and Graci’s winemaking heritage.
Located in Biancavilla on the southwest slope of the Etna Volcano. The soils are light in color and are among the oldest of all Etna.
- Region
- Sicily
- Appellation
- Etna DOP
- Varietal Composition
- Nerello Mascalese, Nerello Cappuccio
- Aging
- 18 months of aging in oak and concrete.
- Alcohol
- 14.5%
IDDA Rosso presents a richness typical of the soils from which the grapes are grown. The nose reveals notes of blackcurrant, raspberry, cherry, and black pepper. On the palate, it is fresh and complex, a structured wine typical of the Etna south-west slopes; the acidity that accompanies the fruity aromas makes this wine very pleasant. Wine with a good structure and tannins that make it ready to drink immediately, but with great potential to develop over the years. The aftertaste is lingering with notes of black cherry and black pepper.
James Suckling
93 Points
2024
Focused wine with red currants, strawberries and pomegranates, violets, leathery whiffs and blood oranges. Subtle smoky character. Silky and medium-bodied, with slightly chalky tannins and a refreshing finish. Juicy and crunchy. Drink or hold.
— Aldo Fiordelli, 2026
