AMÈTIS
Grape variety
Greghetto
Altitude
200-300 mt. a.s.l.
Type of land
Volcanic/clayey
Planting density
3.333 (per Ha.)
Cultivation system
Guyot
Production
100-110 q.li (per Ha.)
Harvest
Manual – second decade of’ September
Vinification
Prefermentation maceration on the skins, in steel, at controlled temperature steel (16°C)
Steel tanks
4-5 months
Oak barrel
No
Bottle
4-5 months
Plug
Diam
Colour
Straw yellow
Bouquet
Apricot and pineapplepple
Flavour
Structured, acid, with almond finish
Alcohol content
13.5% vol.
Tasting temperature
10-12°C
Pairing
Simple first courses, white meats, fish (grilled, or raw), vegetables, soft or spicy cheeses.
WHY AMÈTIS?
Named after “ametista”, a stone strongly bonded to wine since ever.
The myth tells about Ametista (nymph of the woods), to escape from the unwanted courtship of Bacco (God of wine), she turned to Atemide (Goddess of virginity and feminine initiations) that transformed her into a clear chrystal.
Bacco, in anger, poured on it its cup full of wine giving it its violet color, along with the power to protect from the intoxicant effects of wine.
Tasting Notes:
Sparkly yellow straw.
Intense smell that reveals floreal and fruity hints with elegant mineral and chalky notes who tempt the sip, of pleasant correspondence and progression.
Long savory persistence with memories of almond and citrus.
Winemaking in steel and stopover for 4 months on yeasts.
Grechetto.
