
aione maremma toscana i.g.t.
Aione is a fine product, resulting from the selection of grapes grown in the best vineyards. This wine glows with intensive ruby red and violet shades. You will warm to its fruity, rich bouquet. Maturing in french barriques for a 12 month period confers on aione a spicy elegance, its optimal tannin content assuring the wine‘s long life.
Grape variety: 100% sangiovese
Altitude: 250 m above sea level
Position: south-west
Soil type: predominantly clayey with a good structure
Vineyard acreage: 11 hectares
Planted in: 1998
Growing conditions: ram cordons
Number of vines per hectare: 5000
Yeld per hectare: 50-55
Harvest: starts in the last week of september, grapes are manually harvested and selected
Transformation process: maceration with peels and seeds for 2-3 weeks
Malolactic fermentation: complete
Ageing: 12 months in french barriques
Bottle ageing: 6 months
Alcohol content: 14,5%
Serve at: 18°C
Colour: intensive and sparkling ruby red shades
Aroma: fruity tones and pleasant balsamic and spicy notes