Podere Ciona Wines

 

Podere Ciona is small production estate, whose vineyards extend over an area of approx. 4 hectares (10 acres). Orientated south-southwest with soils primarily composed of weathered sandstone, the vineyards are planted with the traditional Sangiovese for Chianti Classico, Merlot and Alicante Bouschet for IGT wines. The estate is dedicated to the highest quality and adheres to:
- Earth-friendly viticultural practices in respect of the environment, the "green harvest" (the thinning of the bunches), defoliation around the grape bunches for better exposure, hand selection of the grapes during harvest and yields kept low.
- Careful vinification techniques including a triage after de-stemming and before crushing, controlled temperature fermentation with selected yeasts and long maceration periods.
- Patient ageing in French oak barriques and tonneaux (225 lt. and 500 lt., respectively) - a mixture of medium-toast Allier, Vosges, Nevers and Troncais oaks - or 30 Hl. French oak vats (all Allier), depending on the varietal and the wine produced.
The internationally renowned enologist Dr. Stefano Chioccioli - http://www.stefanochioccioli.it/ - supervises the grape growing and the wine-making. Visitors and guests, by appointment (+39 0577 749127 or info@podereciona.com), may enjoy a tour of the cellars and a tasting of the estate's wines.