Vecchio Consorzio 1953
Vecchio Consorzio 1953 represents a revival project born from the determination of winemakers Massimiliano Croci and Pietro Gazzola to counter the gradual abandonment of vineyards in the Colli Piacentini. The project took shape in 2022, building on the two decades of experience that Massimiliano and Pietro gained within their historic family estates. The winery is housed in the former Consorzio Agrario, which for decades served as a point of reference for generations of local farmers. By purchasing grapes grown exclusively under organic farming practices and guaranteeing fair prices to producers, Vecchio Consorzio turns wine into a tool of cultural, economic, and social resilience, contributing to the enhancement of the entire territory.
The production philosophy of Vecchio Consorzio is rooted in low-intervention principles. Every step in the cellar is guided by the utmost respect for the raw material: fermentations are spontaneous, with no use of chemical additives, fining agents, or filtrations that could alter the identity of the must. A distinctive choice is the absence of temperature control, which significantly reduces energy consumption and allows the wine to evolve at its own natural pace. In traditional bottle-refermented sparkling wines, the second fermentation occurs spontaneously when the yeasts reactivate with the first warmth of spring.
The labels of Vecchio Consorzio form a mosaic that tells the story of the diverse soils of the Piacenza area. The sparkling wines stand out for their lively, fragrant effervescence, evoking wildflowers and red fruits typical of local blends of Barbera and Bonarda. In the still and skin-contact wines, complexity deepens, with aromatic notes ranging from the richness of Malvasia di Candia Aromatica to the savory structure of local reds. The wines of Vecchio Consorzio 1953 are authentic expressions of their territory, capable of moving the drinker through their vibrant energy and their honest connection to the rural roots of Piacenza.
Vecchio Consorzio 1953 represents a revival project born from the determination of winemakers Massimiliano Croci and Pietro Gazzola to counter the gradual abandonment of vineyards in the Colli Piacentini. The project took shape in 2022, building on the two decades of experience that Massimiliano and Pietro gained within their historic family estates. The winery is housed in the former Consorzio Agrario, which for decades served as a point of reference for generations of local farmers. By purchasing grapes grown exclusively under organic farming practices and guaranteeing fair prices to producers, Vecchio Consorzio turns wine into a tool of cultural, economic, and social resilience, contributing to the enhancement of the entire territory.
The production philosophy of Vecchio Consorzio is rooted in low-intervention principles. Every step in the cellar is guided by the utmost respect for the raw material: fermentations are spontaneous, with no use of chemical additives, fining agents, or filtrations that could alter the identity of the must. A distinctive choice is the absence of temperature control, which significantly reduces energy consumption and allows the wine to evolve at its own natural pace. In traditional bottle-refermented sparkling wines, the second fermentation occurs spontaneously when the yeasts reactivate with the first warmth of spring.
The labels of Vecchio Consorzio form a mosaic that tells the story of the diverse soils of the Piacenza area. The sparkling wines stand out for their lively, fragrant effervescence, evoking wildflowers and red fruits typical of local blends of Barbera and Bonarda. In the still and skin-contact wines, complexity deepens, with aromatic notes ranging from the richness of Malvasia di Candia Aromatica to the savory structure of local reds. The wines of Vecchio Consorzio 1953 are authentic expressions of their territory, capable of moving the drinker through their vibrant energy and their honest connection to the rural roots of Piacenza.
