Amantea Block
Sun Baked. Rocky Hillside.
Situated at the top of Guido Family Vineyard, the Amantea block is exposed to the afternoon sun and breeze. The steep, rocky hillside of clay, sandstone, and granite soil produces concentrated small clusters of berries and lower yields of grapes. Due to the extreme nature of the block, the berries are high in tannin but preserve acid content, producing great structure and balance. It’s named after Amantea, a small town in Calabria, Italy, with a unique charm that—like this block—withstands the test of time.
| Soil Series: | Haire |
| Soil Composition: | Clay Loam and Sandstone |
| Year Planted: | 2017 |
| Elevation: | 250-300 ft |
| Size: | 2.3 Acres |
| Vine Spacing: | 8x4 |
| Varietal: | Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Aspect: | Westerly |
Our History of Amantea
6th Century BC
6th Century BC
The Greeks colonize present-day Amantea for its strategic value along the Tyrrhenian coast.
9th Century BC
9th Century BC
The Arabs conquer the Greek colony and rename it “Amantea,” meaning fortress or stronghold.
1930’s
1930’s
Ralph Guido leaves his home in San Pietro in Amantea, bound for America.
1940’s
1940’s
The city is bombed by the Allied forces.
1980’s
1980’s
Ralph and Ida Guido return to Italy with Fred and Lucy for the first time since immigrating. They stay at the Pensione Margherita and strike up a friendship with its proprietor, Sergio Rocco Musi; a friendship that endures to this day.
2010’s
2010’s
The Guidos return to Amantea and spend Christmas with family and friends.
Our wines are a reflection of minimal intervention winemaking and regenerative, organic farming principles while allowing a harmonious balance between humans, animals, and the Earth. We look forward to joining you at your table. Request an Allocation or Shop Our Wines
