2023 | Idda Bianco | Sicily Tua Rita fennel and cloves

fennel and cloves

I feel the style has swung gently back toward the middle

south-east

creating a captivating interplay on the palate

2023 | Idda Bianco | Sicily Tua Rita fennel and clovesThe 2023 Bianco demands attention with a beguiling bouquet that blends crushed stones, sesame seeds and curry leaves with nectarines and lemon peel. It opens with a pretty inner sweetness contrasted by a mass of savoury minerals and zesty acidity as ripe fruit cascades. The 2023 tapers dramatically, long and savoury. A sour citrus note forces the mouth to salivate, while notes of candied lime and a tart Granny Smith apple concentration slowly fade