Ametistas, like the crystal that gives it its name, ignites the body with a luminous and euphoric energy. Legend has it that it all begins with a Greek nymph, transformed into stone to escape the desires of Dionysus, who in retaliation gave her the color of wine.
Grechetto from the old vines of the Baratto and Casale vineyards, harvested at two different times during the harvest, possesses the freshness and finesse from the September grapes as well as the density, complexity, and structure from the October grapes. A golden and amber wine that resembles a red in structure and persistence, suitable for long aging thanks to the acidity and tannins characteristic of the variety. The territory provides sapidity and aromas due to the significant temperature fluctuations between day and night.
Denomination: Grechetto Umbria I.G.P.
Grapes: 100% Grechetto
Soil: Sandy with silt and clay, calcareous (sandstones and marls)
Year of vineyard planting: 1975 (Vigna Il Baratto), 1982 (Vigna Casale)
Yield per hectare: 40-50 q./ha
Harvest period: 50% in the second week of September, 50% in the first days of October
Vinification: 50% whole cluster pressed grapes, 50% grapes macerated on the skins for 3-5 days.
Fermentation: spontaneous, at cellar temperature (18-24°C)
Aging: in steel or concrete tanks on fine lees for 10 to 18 months, 6 months in bottle before release.
Bottling: without filtration, during the waning moon on days of Fruit/Flower. Energized with the Amethyst crystal.
Organoleptic description: intense veiled golden yellow color, complex aromas of candied orange jam, mango, passion fruit, dried flowers, ginger, sage, honey, and beeswax. Savory, mineral taste, very persistent and well-structured, suitable for long aging.