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'23 Gaja Idda Etna Bianco

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Idda is a joint venture between Angelo Gaja and Alberto Graci on Mount Etna that started in 2017. The Graci family is one of the most notable winemaking families 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. "IDDA" means "she" in the Sicilian dialect, which is the term local residents use to refer to the Etna volcano. 

94 Points Vinous
The 2023 Bianco demands attention with a beguiling bouquet that mixes crushed rocks, sesame seeds and curry leaves with nectarines and lemon zest. This opens with a pretty inner sweetness contrasted by masses of salty minerals and zesty acidity as ripe orchard fruits cascade throughout. The 2023 tapers off dramatically, long and spicy. A sour citrus tinge forces the mouth to salivate as hints of candied lime and a tart Granny Smith apple concentration slowly fade. In a word, fantastic."