A joint venture between the legendary Gaja family and the Graci family of Sicily, IDDA was born on the volcanic slopes of Mount Etna — Europe's highest active volcano. Rather than follow the crowd with Nerello Mascalese, Gaja and Graci champion the white Carricante grape, grown on the unconventional southwest-facing slopes of Biancavilla and Belpasso. The result is a white wine of volcanic origin unlike anything else in Italy.
Producer: IDDA (Gaja x Graci)
Region: Sicily, Italy
Appellation: Sicilia DOP
Grape: 100% Carricante
Aging: 6–9 months in oak and stainless steel
Alcohol: 12.5%
Drinking Window: 2024–2030
Tasting Notes
Savory and expressive on the nose with wisteria, cantaloupe, marzipan, and a clear citrus note. Stone dust and subtle hydrocarbon hints add volcanic complexity. On the palate, the wine is precise and saline — bright acidity drives notes of peach, passion fruit, and papaya — with a clean, lingering mineral finish. The 2024 shows exceptional focus and linearity. 93 Points, Vinous.
Food Pairings
- Grilled branzino or sea bass
- Seared scallops with lemon butter
- Burrata with heirloom tomatoes
- Linguine alle vongole
- Mild aged pecorino
- Sushi and sashimi
- Light herb risotto
Sustainability
IDDA vineyards are farmed with minimal intervention on ancient volcanic soils at 600–800m elevation. The Graci family brings a generation of traditional, low-impact viticulture to Mount Etna's indigenous vines. No formal certification, but chemical inputs are minimized by the nature of the volcanic terroir itself.
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