Il Vecchio – Dalle Nostre Mani

Il Vecchio – Organic Red Wine, IGT Toscana

A tribute to wisdom

“Il Vecchio” is a wine of gratitude — a tribute to the elderly farmers who shared vines, hands, and ancient wisdom with the winemakers. It is a wine of time, humility, and preservation. It embodies a living heritage carried with dignity into every bottle.

Native grapes, ancient vines

Made from 50% Pugnitello and 50% Foglia Tonda, both indigenous Tuscan grapes, this wine comes from 20-year-old vines trained in the traditional Tuscan “capovolto” system, with 4,500 vines per hectare. Harvested by hand in mid-September.

In the cellar: time shapes character

Fermentation takes place in stainless steel, followed by 1 year and 8 months in barrique. Time softens and refines, allowing tannins to round out and the wine’s essence to deepen. The result is a bold yet graceful expression of Tuscan red.

Strong character, gentle soul

In the glass, it shows a vivid ruby red with violet reflections. The nose offers delicate aromas of strawberry, plum, and licorice. On the palate, it is dry, harmonious and structured, with dense yet soft tannins. A wine that speaks slowly and wisely, like an old soul.

A peasant rebirth in the heart of Fucecchio

It was in 2005 that Giulio and Lapo decided to revive several abandoned vineyards in the Fucecchio area, in the heart of Tuscany. Many of these plots had been left behind by elderly farmers, due to age and the low profitability of viticulture. With the help of 14 local elders, they were able to rescue native grape varieties and bring dignity back to forgotten land. This is how Dalle Nostre Mani was born—a project rooted in the agricultural memory of the territory and interpreted with courage and authenticity.

Farming with respect for the soil’s memory

The vineyard philosophy is based on a deeply organic approach, aimed at restoring a natural balance between the vines and their surroundings. All work is done manually, guided by lunar cycles and with no synthetic chemicals. Traditional farming methods are embraced: each vine is observed, understood, and gently assisted. Biodiversity is preserved, the land is respected, and interventions are minimal and never invasive. Farming becomes a practice of wisdom, patience, and attentiveness.

Wine that is alive, honest, and natural

In the cellar, the same principles guide every process. Fermentations occur naturally using native yeasts, and the wines are neither fined nor filtered. Human intervention is kept to a minimum to preserve the grapes’ natural expression. No chemical adjustments, no standardization—each vintage tells a different story, each bottle captures a unique moment. Wine is treated as a living organism, carefully guided but never forced.

Craftsmanship and tradition in every bottle

The style of Dalle Nostre Mani is unmistakably artisanal, local, and authentic. Each bottle is a piece of collective memory, the result of slow and thoughtful winemaking. Giulio and Lapo believe wine should express not just terroir, but also the people and gestures behind it. This is why each cuvée embodies the soul of Tuscan vineyards and brings to life the taste of a resilient, rural Tuscany.