Aia Vecchia is a family-run estate in the Bolgheri area of Castagneto Carducci, in the province of Livorno. It works with the classic varieties of the denomination and produces a range that runs from everyday reds to a Bolgheri Superiore.
The wines
Lagone is the best-known red of the house, a Bolgheri Rosso that has become a familiar label on restaurant lists. Sor Ugo is the more structured Bolgheri Superiore, and the estate also makes a Vermentino. The range is a useful introduction to the zone for travellers who want to taste widely without spending a fortune.
Visiting
Visits and tastings are arranged directly with the estate, by appointment. We do not publish opening hours, prices or availability, and Roc Villa Bay is not affiliated with the winery. If you are visiting several estates, Aia Vecchia is a good place to understand the entry level of Bolgheri before moving to the flagship wines.
A base on the coast
Roc Villa Bay is in Castiglioncello, on the Etruscan Riviera, with four bedrooms, three private units, a large garden and two private accesses to the sea. It is a private house, not a hotel, and it suits families and small groups.
See the Bolgheri wineries guide for the other estates, and villas near Bolgheri for an honest account of where we are. Write to us for availability.
Questions
Good to know
What is Lagone?
It is the best-known Bolgheri Rosso of Aia Vecchia.
What is Sor Ugo?
It is the estate’s more structured Bolgheri Superiore.
Can I visit without booking?
We do not publish the estate’s policy. Write to the winery directly before travelling.
Stay at Roc Villa Bay
A private house
by the sea
Four bedrooms, three private units, more than 4,000 m² of Mediterranean garden and two private accesses to the sea in Castiglioncello.
