Idda Etna Rosso Dop 2023 tenuta-del-melo Total Acid: 9

Total Acid: 9

The palate is taut and finely structured

it becomes obvious

the palate oozes black cherry with edges of dried fig

then whole-bunch pressed and settled overnight at 10°C

Idda Etna Rosso Dop 2023 tenuta-del-melo Total Acid: 9IDDA means she in the Sicilian dialect, the name locals use for Mount Etna, spoken with equal parts affection and reverence. This Etna Rosso is led by Nerello Mascalese, with a small portion of Nerello Cappuccio, sourced entirely from the Biancavilla vineyard on Etnas southern slopes. Planted in 1975 and sitting between 700 and 800 metres above sea level, the site delivers freshness, perfume and fine natural structure. Fermented in a mix of stainless