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.