This story begins in 1946, when Italian immigrant Eugenio Gioachini  planted a Malbec vineyard in La Consulta in the Uco Valley of Mendoza, Argentina. He built a family home on the land and, with his wife, raised four daughters and a son. For decades Don Eugenio tended the vines with quiet dedication, working the vineyard until his death at the age of ninety.

Tucked into the dramatic slopes of the Dolomite mountain range—a UNESCO World Heritage site—Castel Katzenzungen rises above the village of Prissiano in South Tyrol. This romantic Renaissance castle, dating back to 1244, offers more than historic beauty: it safeguards one of the oldest and most extraordinary grapevines in the world.

In the steep, sun-drenched hills of Guia, one of the most revered crus in the Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG, lies a small winery entirely dedicated to the expression of old vines and heroic viticulture. This landscape—enshrined as a UNESCO World Heritage site—is the birthplace of Prosecco Superiore and home to generations of families who have preserved the region’s intricate patchwork of steep vineyards and ancient vines.

In the Alentejo sub-region of Vidigueira, Quinta do Paral has placed its old vines at the centre of its winemaking philosophy. More than 16 hectares of vineyards, many over 60 years old, yield small quantities of grapes with remarkable concentration and complexity. These low-yield vines define the estate’s Vinhas Velhas range, wines that stand out for their structure, balance, and authenticity.

Founded with a vision to reconnect land, art, and heritage, AYA Estate Vineyards is a pioneering project in the Melnik region of southwestern Bulgaria—an area steeped in viticultural history and nestled near the borders of Greece and North Macedonia. Located in the Sandanski municipality, AYA is more than a winery; it is a symbiotic estate that unites winemaking, biodynamics, architecture, and artistic expression into a singular living philosophy.

Just 50 km south of Lisbon, in the Pegões region, lies Herdade de Espirra. A historic estate where old vines and traditional practices define its unique identity, its 36 hectares of vineyards, planted in sandy soils, are part of a vast 1,700-hectare property. This estate also cultivates cork oak forests, pine nut groves, grazing lands, and forestry nurseries which all come together and create a rich and balanced ecosystem.

Founded in 2000 by brothers Seyit and Gino Karagözoğlu, Paşaeli is a pioneering family-owned winery based in Tire, near İzmir, on Turkey’s Aegean Coast. Originally fine wine importers since 1993, the Karagözoğlus developed a deep appreciation for terroir-driven wines and began their own production with a vision to champion Turkey’s indigenous grape varieties. Today, Paşaeli crafts small-lot, single-vineyard wines that tell the story of their homeland through ancient vines and forgotten grapes.

Nestled in the rolling hills between the historic communes of Castagnole delle Lanze and Costigliole d’Asti, Tenuta il Finale is a boutique wine estate dedicated to preserving the viticultural heritage of Piemonte through a profound respect for old vines. With its commitment to native varietals—Barbera, Nebbiolo, Dolcetto, and Arneis—the estate crafts characterful DOC and DOCG wines that express the soul of their individual terroirs.