IDDA
,Biancavilla
«The Handwriting of Etna»
| Winemaker | IDDA |
| 450 cl |
CHF 210.00
instead of CHF 235.00
|
Preferential price valid until June, 21st 2026 or while stocks last.
Description
This tasting box contains: 2 x IDDA Rosato Terre Sicilia IGT 2025, 2 x IDDA Bianco Sicilia DOP 2024, 2 x IDDA Etna Rosso DOP 2023
IDDA
The IDDA estate is a joint venture between the Gaja and Graci families. They own 20 hectares of vineyards situated at altitudes between 600 and 800 meters in the villages of Belpasso and Biancavilla. The grape varieties currently cultivated are Nerello Mascalese, Carricante and Grenache. Mount Etna, the highest active volcano in Europe, is a mountain formed several hundred thousand years ago by lava eruptions. The Sicilians attribute a feminine nature to Etna, which is why it is called IDDA, meaning "She" in Sicilian.
IDDA
,Biancavilla (Sicily)
IDDA Etna Rosso DOP
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Winemaker | IDDA |
| Region | Sicily |
| Grapes | 100% Nerello Mascalese |
Winemaking
The vines grow at a height of 700 - 800 m above sea level in the Biancavilla municipality on the south-west slope of Etna. Traditional mash fermentation over 21 days mainly in cement tanks, followed by 24 months of maturing in large oak casks.
Our tasting note
The wine has a vibrant, ruby red colour. It has red fruit aromas of sour cherry, mulberries and also marzipan. It also has aromas of ripe fruits on the palate. There are also notes of citrus fruits, tomato leaves and oregano. There is a nice mineral length in the finish, with a hint of flintstone.
Suitable with
IDDA
,Biancavilla (Sicily)
IDDA Rosato Terre Siciliane IGT
| Vintage | 2025 |
| Winemaker | IDDA |
| Region | Sicily |
| Grapes | 60% Nerello Mascalese, 25% Grenache, 15% Carricante |
Winemaking
The grapes originate from vineyards in Biancavilla (700-800m above sea level) and Belpasso, both located on the southern slopes of Mount Etna. The soils in Biancavilla, among the oldest in the region, are lighter in colour, promoting freshness and finesse. In contrast, the darker, more porous soils of Belpasso, rich in volcanic rock, lend the wine structure and a distinctive mineral character. The three grapes varieties are co-fermented and then matured in stainless steel tanks for five months.
Our tasting note
The wine reveals a delicate salmon-pink hue. On the nose, it offers a refined bouquet of pomegranate, grapefruit, elderflower and redcurrant. On the plate floral, notes of rose, petals unfold alongside ripe fruit, supported by a harmonious and elegant structure. The finish is round, fresh and pleasantly saline.
Suitable with
IDDA
,Biancavilla (Sicily)
IDDA Bianco Sicilia DOP
| Vintage | 2024 |
| Winemaker | IDDA |
| Region | Sicily |
| Grapes | 100% Carricante |
Winemaking
The vines grow at an altitude of 600 - 800 metres above sea level in the municipalities of Biancavilla and Belpasso at the foot of Mount Etna. After cold pressing of the whole grapes and static clarification, temperature-controlled fermentation between 18 and 20 °C takes place both in 10 hectolitre oak barrels and in stainless steel tanks. One year later, in October, the wine is bottled.
Our tasting note
The wine has a bright lemon yellow colour. The bouquet has aromas of citrus fruits, thyme and refreshing notes of mint and jasmine. Fresh and hearty on the palate with a lively, taut acidity, along with hints of white flowers, some flint, almonds and marzipan. Salty, long lasting finish.
