Rosso, Etna DOP — 2022
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Introduction
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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.
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Vineyard Profile
- Vineyards: 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).
- Grape Source: Biancavilla Vineyard
- Appellation: Etna Rosso DOP
- Location: Sicily
- Cultivation: Sustainable
- First Year of Production: 2017
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Vintage Report
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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.
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Vinification
- Fermentation: Fermentation and maceration for around three weeks partially in oak and in concrete vats. Followed by 18 months of aging in oak and concrete.
- Aging: 18 months of aging in oak and concrete
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Technical Information
- Varietal Composition: Nerello Mascalese, Nerello Cappuccio
- Alcohol: 14.5%
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Tasting Notes
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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.
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