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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.