2023 IDDA Sicilia by Gaja & Graci

清新海風感，一支讓海鮮、茶餐廳蒸魚都能立刻變主角的西西里白酒。

【為什麼選它？】
1) 風土直送 -> 味道帶有鹽感與礦物感，吃海鮮更有層次。
2) 餐桌萬用 -> 酸度活潑，不搶菜味，適合香港家庭與朋友聚餐。
3) 匠心打造 -> 控溫發酵與短期接觸酒泥，保留清爽又有口感。

【侍酒師私房筆記】
倒入杯中先是檸檬皮、青蘋果和淡淡白花香，咬一口有清爽酸度帶出礦物鹹感，尾段有細緻杏仁皮的緊實感。年輕但不刺鼻，醒半小時後中段會更圓潤，入口的線條更順。很適合想喝清爽但又要有特色的一瓶。

【田野與釀造】
來自西西里光照充足的園地，土壤帶礦物性，人工採收、輕柔壓榨，低溫發酵保留果香；短期酒泥接觸增加口感而不壓住鮮明度。

【場景化配餐指南】
在維多利亞港邊的晚餐、周末午市的親友小聚、或是想要一瓶「人人都會喜歡」的分享酒時，配生蠔、蒸魚、烤大蝦或清爽沙律都很合襯。

【降維打擊對比】
相較於同價位常見的平庸白酒，Idda Sicilia by Gaja Graci 呈現明確的海岸礦感與結構感——質素像精品但價格更親和，適合想省卻風險又要風味的買家。

Soul Hook: Bright Sicilian energy — a coastal white that wakes the palate.

Why choose it?
1) Distinct terroir expression -> Clean saline-mineral lift that keeps dishes lively.
2) Modern, food-friendly style -> Versatile at the table: from raw seafood to light poultry.
3) Crafted collaboration -> Produced with experienced hands to balance freshness and texture.

Sommelier's private note: Pour a glass and you get citrus peel and crisp green apple on the first sniff, then white florals and a hint of almond skin. The palate is driven by brisk acidity and a mineral backbone — not heavy, but confidently present. A short 20–40 minute breathe softens the edges and reveals a rounder mid-palate.

Winemaking & vineyard highlights: Hand-harvested fruit from sun-tilted Sicilian sites, gentle whole-bunch pressing and controlled temperature fermentation preserve aromatic clarity. Lees contact adds subtle texture without hiding brightness.

Occasion & pairing: Ideal for relaxed weekend lunches, seafood dinners on the harbour, or as the go-to bottle for guests who prefer lively whites. Matches oysters, steamed fish, grilled shellfish, sushi and delicate cheeses.

Competitive edge: Delivers a distinct Sicilian voice with modern polish — a compelling alternative to pricier imports offering similar freshness and table versatility.

Specification

• Decant Time: 30 minutes
• Taste: citrus zest, green apple, white flowers, stone fruit, saline / mineral, almond skin, fresh acidity, crisp finish
• Food Matching: Fresh oysters, Steamed whole white fish (Cantonese style), Grilled prawns or scallops, Sushi and sashimi, Light pasta with lemon or herb sauce, Soft goat cheese, ricotta
• Grape Variety: Grillo , Catarratto , Inzolia , Carricante , Zibibbo , Other ,

Winery

這款由 Gaja 與當地團隊合作推出的 Id da 計畫，目標是把西西里沿海風土用現代手法呈現出來。葡萄來自日照充足的園地，人工採收，低溫發酵、短期接觸酒泥，保留清新同時帶點口感厚度，很適合香港餐桌的海鮮配搭。

Produced in Sicily in collaboration with experienced winemakers, the Idda project focuses on highlighting coastal Sicilian terroir. Fruit is selected from sun-exposed sites, fermented at controlled temperatures and given brief lees contact to add texture while preserving vibrancy.