2019 Idda Etna Bianco

What stands out most in the Idda 2019 Sicilia Bianco is the authentically Sicilian nature of its joyous bouquet. This Carricante-based white opens to cedar, citrus, orange peel and cherries like the kind you would find in a sfincia di San Giuseppe with fried dough, ricotta and candied Sicilian fruit. The fruit is never heavy, offering elegant aromatic intensity instead, followed by pistachio and maybe a hint of wild fennel. The wine's volcanic identity is fully on display with ashy and salty mineral overtones. The 2019 vintage is identified by its creamy texture, length and more substantial fruit weight.