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.
James Suckling
94 Points
2023
"The aromas of cranberries, pears, honeysuckle and other white flowers are enticing. The palate is medium-bodied with firm tannins and a fresh, bright finish. A little closed now but already very enjoyable."
— 2025
Vinous
94 Points
2023
"The wonderfully floral and graceful 2023 Etna Rosso blossoms in the glass with mineral-laden crushed rocks, dusty rose and dried black cherries. Perfumed red berry fruits soothe as a tactile mineral crunch evolves toward the close. Tart cranberry saturation and nuances of spice remain, and edgy tannins pinch at the cheeks without detracting from the 2023's nearly sultry energy."
— Eric Guido, 2025
