About this wine
Vineyard and terroir
The 2024 wine draws on selected grapes from renowned parts of the Chianti Classico appellation and from historic growers with whom Ruffino maintains long-term partnerships. The vineyards occupy high and medium hills at 240–450 m, on stony soils ranging from clay-loam to loam.
Grapes
The 2024 blend is 90% Sangiovese and 10% Merlot.
Vinification
The best grapes are selected during harvest. Alcoholic fermentation and maceration take place in temperature-controlled stainless-steel vats for approximately 7–12 days, with pumpovers and délestage. Malolactic fermentation follows.
Ageing
The wine matures for 12 months in concrete vats before bottling. It is deliberately made without wood ageing to preserve Sangiovese’s fruit and floral character.
Technical data
2024 vintage; 13% alcohol.
Tasting profile
Ruby red. The aromatic profile combines violet, red berries and cherry with a lightly spicy finish. The palate is fruit-driven and concludes with a medium-long plum finish.
Serving and pairing
Serve at 16–18 °C. Its versatile profile suits Tuscan cooking, particularly meat-based pasta courses, as well as spicy and aromatic ethnic dishes.
Vintage notes
The 2024 growing season brought a rainy spring, very high August temperatures and a cooler, rainy September, which slowed grape ripening.
Label / history
Aziano’s first vintage was 1980.
