Our Members

Azienda Agricola Monchiero spans across 11 hectares in Castiglione Falletto and Treiso (Bas-suè area). Here, the Monchiero family nurtures 50-year-old vines of Dolcetto planted in the traditional Langhe style, along with 40-year-old Nebbiolo vines, producing 55,000 bottles annually.

Andrew ‘Ox’ Hardy is one of Australia’s most respected winemakers and his family’s Upper Tintara Vineyard is one of Australia’s most important and historical viticultural assets. The Vineyard’s last remaining 2.54ha block of 1891 Ancestor Vines was planted by Andrew’s great-great grandfather Thomas Hardy, the ‘Father of the South Australian Wine Industry’.

Founded in 1987, boutique winery Torre de Oña is located in Páganos-Laguardia in the Rioja Alavesa, where the microclimate, soil composition and altitude (630 m) shape the grapes’ distinctive character. The 125 ha of estate vineyards, with an average of 46 years of age, are planted exclusively with native varieties, often vinified as field blends of Tempranillo, Garnacha, Mazuelo and Viura.

The historic vineyards of Barbaresco are home to some of Italy's most prized Nebbiolo grapes, and among these, the Tenute Cisa Asinari dei Marchesi di Grésy stands out for its viticultural and historical significance. The di Grésy family has been connected to the Barbaresco appellation since 1797, when they acquired the Martinenga vineyard. This estate, with its deep roots in the region, represents a blend of tradition, innovation, and dedication to preserving the unique character of Barbaresco wines.

Born in 1971 in the historic terroir of Chianti Classico, Tignanello defied convention and ushered in a new era for Italian winemaking. Nestled on hilly terrain between 350 and 400 meters above sea level, the vineyard's unique blend of Alberese and Galestro soils provided the foundation for this groundbreaking creation. 

The estate was originally established in the early 1900s as a mixed-use farm. It wasn't until the 1970s that the focus shifted towards wine production and bottling. However, the estate was eventually abandoned, and in 1996, the Ciani family undertook an ambitious restoration project to revive its historic vineyards.

For 175 years and across six generations, the Hill-Smith Family has been planting vineyards and crafting quality wine. Each generation has been pioneering and innovative, leading the business to where it is today; a winemaker integrated through vine cultivation, wine growing, wine making and distribution of fine wine.

In the sun-kissed region of Manduria, nestled in the heart of Puglia, lies a hidden gem that has stood the test of time - the old bush-trained vines that have been producing exceptional wines for over a century. These ancient vines, some dating back to a time when winemaking was a labor of love passed down through generations, are a testament to the resilience and tenacity of the land and its people.

The first vines at Downsview Vineyard were planted by the Slatter family in 1989 following the great storm of 1987, an extratropical cyclone that decimated swathes of forest landscape in the UK. Reichensteiner and Huxelrebe were high cordon trained down a gentle south-facing slope to fill the space left by the storm and were selected to suit the milder climate of Sussex.

Don Melchor Concha y Toro was a political visionary and businessman as well as one of the forefathers of Chilean wine production. In 1883, at the age of 50, he planted the first pre-phylloxera French vines in the Maipo Valley which marked the start of a vinous journey that led to his founding of Viña Concha y Toro.

Nestled in the breathtaking Etna region of Sicily lies the captivating story of Tenute dei Ciclopi, a winery that emerged in 2020 through a remarkable journey of heritage and passion. The estate, spanning 7 hectares, was founded by three university friends, Riccardo, Giordano and Giacomo, who embarked on a mission to preserve the legacy of ancient vineyards, some dating back over a century.

The medieval village of Castello di Albola is nestled in the heart of Tuscany, perched atop the picturesque hills of the Chianti Classico region. Its historical charm and stunning landscape create an unparalleled setting that captivates visitors.

Katie Jones is deeply passionate about old vines. The owner/winemaker at Domaine Jones, founded in 2009, Katie is dedicated to making the heritage of old vines meaningful to consumers.

G.D. Vajra is a tale of youthful rebellion and agrarian passion. In the tumultuous year of 1968, young Aldo Vaira, aged 15, found himself banished to his grandparents’ homestead in Barolo.

Malvirà’s 6 hectare Renesio vineyard is 50+ years old and planted to the region’s flagship grape varieties: Arneis and Nebbiolo. 

Many old vineyards worked by Zýmē have been spared from being ‘grubbed up’ thanks to Celestino Gaspari’s commitment to pay above the asking price for the grapes.

Astley Vineyard is one of the oldest vineyards in the UK; their Kerner vines were planted in 1971 and they have Madeleine Angevine that were planted in 1979.

Animaetnea is home to century old vineyards of Nerello Mascalese, Carricante and Minnella, planted to the traditional alberello training system, typical of Etna.

Casata Mergè’s 5 hectares of heritage vines were planted in 1970 to a rare form of trellising known as the GDC training system.

Bibendum import some of the world’s leading old vine wine producers into the UK.

San Leonardo preserves the quality and the identity of their heritage Carmènere via massal selection.

Bideona makes wines from parcels of old bush vines in Rioja Alavesa representative of its historic wine villages.

Wine Scholar Guild has become the first Educational member of The Old Vine Conference.

One of Catena Zapata’s many endeavours is to protect and preserve pre-phylloxera old vine Malbec.

Fattoria Fibbiano is home to one of the oldest Sangiovese vineyards in Tuscany. The vineyard is named Ceppatella.

Van Zellers & Co is a family-owned Port and Douro DOC company, with a history that dates back to 1620.

The Benanti family can proudly claim to be one of the pioneers of Etna’s winemaking.

“Vigna dell’Impero” (Vineyard of the Empire) is Tenuta Sette Ponti’s oldest vineyard which is home to an ancient and unique Sangiovese clone, planted in 1935.

Alta Mora is a project the Cusumano family embarked on with the aim of creating wines from heritage vineyards that express the quality and character of a unique and ancient land.

The estate has been completely restored and now reflects the historical cultural heritage of the region and has the protection of its old vines at the centre of its mission.