Winemaker Notes
For generations the Pellegrini family have grown grapes in the Bolgheri region of Tuscany. In 1995 they founded their own winery and have since dedicated themselves to creating authentic wines representative of their terroir and their family's deep ties to the region. Orleto is Aia Vecchia's first new wine in over 20 years and a culmination of decades of interest in creating a monovarietal wine from Cabernet Franc, a grape that is perfectly suited to the Bolgheri area.
Professional Ratings
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James Suckling
A riper cabernet franc that verges on jammy, with plenty of plum and berry character. Full-bodied, round and juicy. A little old-school, but it has attractive, flamboyant fruit. Better after 2027.
Legendary in Italy for its Renaissance art and striking landscape, Tuscany is also home to many of the country’s best red wines. Sangiovese reigns supreme here, as either the single varietal, or a dominant player, in almost all of Tuscany’s best.
A remarkable Chianti, named for its region of origin, will have a bright acidity, supple tannins and plenty of cherry fruit character. From the hills and valleys surrounding the medieval village of Montalcino, come the distinguished and age-worthy wines based on Brunello (Sangiovese). Earning global acclaim since the 1970s, the Tuscan Blends are composed solely of international grape varieties or a mix of international and Sangiovese. The wine called Vine Nobile di Montepulciano, composed of Prognolo Gentile (Sangiovese) and is recognized both for finesse and power.