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Idda Sicilia Etna Bianco 2024 (750ML)
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Carricante is the backbone of this Etna Bianco from Idda, grown in vineyards between 600 and 800 meters on the mountain’s slopes and aged in a mix of oak and stainless steel. The 2024 is savory before it is fruity, opening on struck flint, dried herbs and a wisp of incense before Asian pear and lemon peel come through. On the palate it is supple and gently rounded, with ripe orchard fruit and a touch of spice, and a soft creaminess fills the middle. The finish tightens up neatly, leaving a salty tang and a flicker of tart citrus. It is drinking well already, and one critic expects it to gain depth over the coming years. Bring it to the table with grilled swordfish, linguine with clams or a bowl of Sicilian caponata.
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Country
Italy
Region
Sicily
Appellation
Etna
Color
White
Varietal
White Blend
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Critic Reviews
Wine Advocate
93 Points
93 Points, Monica Larner, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "The Idda 2024 Sicilia Bianco is very mineral and salty, especially when tasted next to the softer 2023 vintage before it. This vintage is about direction, focus and linearity. The mouthfeel is also leaner compared to 2023, but the current vintage is longer lasting. The 2024 growing season saw heat in summer, winds and steep diurnal shifts. A special fog called "acquazzina" locally offers some respite during the hottest months, and the vines benefit from cool winds that blow inland from the sea. The wine ferments in stainless steel, and 20% goes into 15-hectoliter oak casks. The winemaking team doesn't make much of a fuss when it comes to malolactic fermentation, and they bottle in May or June of the following year "to capture the energy of the grape," Alberto Graci tells me." 06/25
Decanter
94 Points
94 Points, Jason Millar, Decanter: "Fruit from vineyards lying at 600m-800m yields a quintessential expression of Carricante, aged in a mix of oak and stainless steel. Sweet orchard fruits, lanolin and saffron blend with lemon zest and flint. Piercing yet also structured, it shows a relatively creamy mid-palate and a subtly viscous texture, while turning more savoury on the long, mineral-driven finish. Will be even better in five to 10 years." 03/26
