Idda Etna Rosso Dop 2023 tenuta-del-melo The 2021 Vermentino is pale

The 2021 Vermentino is pale straw in colour with green edges and exhibits attractive aromas of fresh pear

a tannin-grained essay in textural journeying

On the palate every sip is bursting with life

Total Acid: 9

These notes also show on the palate where they are joined firstly by a slight textural fullness derived from some retained natural grape sugar and then later by a fresh acid frame and focussed line of travel

Idda Etna Rosso Dop 2023 tenuta-del-melo The 2021 Vermentino is paleIDDA 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