Aia Vecchia
🍷 Aia Vecchia: The Elegance of Super Tuscans
Aia Vecchia is a family-run winery located on the western coast of Tuscany, between Bolgheri and Castagneto Carducci, in a region renowned for exceptional wines. Founded in 1996 by the Pellegrini family, the estate takes its name from an old farmhouse that symbolizes their winemaking passion.
🌿 Philosophy and Terroir
The estate spans over 100 hectares between Bolgheri and Magliano, with varied soils and a microclimate ideal for Bordeaux grape varieties.
Aia Vecchia is committed to producing high-quality wines in small quantities, inspired by the great Bordeaux crus.
🍇 Grapes and Cuvées
The vineyards include Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, Sangiovese, Vermentino, and Viognier.
The flagship wine is Lagone, an elegant and structured blend that has earned international acclaim since its first vintage in 1998.
Other cuvées like Sor Ugo and Vermentino showcase the estate’s diversity and expertise.
👨🔬 Expertise and Innovation
The estate has worked with renowned experts such as Tibor Gal and Daniel Schuster to select the best clones and rootstocks for the Tuscan terroir.
Their approach blends tradition and modernity, with meticulous attention to every step of the winemaking process.