Fattoria della Aiola
Fattoria della Aiola Armata dell'Aiola
| Denomination | Toscana IGT |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Area | Tuscany (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | Merlot, Sangiovese |
| Aging | In stainless steel. |
Awards
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90/100
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Serve at:
16 - 18 °C.
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
Pairings
- Start up year: 1934
- Oenologist: Paolo Salvi
- Bottles produced: 70.000
- Hectares: 36
The soil of Aiola farm is mainly of three types: Alberese (the soil that makes tannic wines, structured and very intense), Galestro (gives wines elegance and a great potential for aging), Arenaria (from this soil is obtained the elegant and fragrant wine). Thanks to this combination and to the particular microclimate we can obtain wines that are complex and full of attractions. In our vineyards we mainly cultivate Sangiovese, the most famous grape of Tuscany, as well as other autochthonous and international varieties, such as Merlot.
The harvest is done exclusively by hand, usually in the period between late September and early October, when the grapes reach optimal ripeness.To obtain ever-increasing quality, the winery’s equipment was recently almost entirely updated, relying on the best technologies available on the market. The grapes are de-stemmed and conveyed into stainless steel tanks.
Here alcoholic fermentation takes place under the controlled temperature of 28-30 degrees. At the same time frequent repassing and devatting (“delestage”) of the liquid are carried out, allowing the transfer of the aromatic, coloring and tannic components from the skins to the liquid. Malolactic fermentation in steel tanks follows. The wine is then transferred into 50 hl French oak barrels, 5 hl tonneaux, and 2.25 hl barriques depending on the type, where the wine matures for a period ranging from 12 to 24 months. Once bottled, our wines make use of a further period of refinement for a few months. As they rest, they perfect the complexity of their flavors, aromas, and colors. The wine is now ready to be marketed. Read more
| Name | Fattoria della Aiola Armata dell'Aiola |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Toscana IGT |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | Merlot, Sangiovese |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Vendor | Fattoria della Aiola |
| Origin | Castelnuovo Berardenga (SI) |
| Wine making | Fermentation in stainless steel. |
| Aging | In stainless steel. |
| Total acidity | 4.9 gr/L |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |