Vecchia Romagna SINCE 1939

A little bit of history.

The history of the Vecchia Romagna brandy is an ancient and fascinating one: the history of an art that dates back to the 13th century.
It was then, in fact, that the process of distilling wine was discovered. The spirit was know as 'Aqua Vitae' (the water of life) and was much appreciated in Florence at the Medici family's court for its lively taste and presumed 'regenerating' properties. And it was a descendent of this noble family, Filippo Sassoli de’ Bianchi who, together with Jean Buton, founded the first great Italian distilling company in Bologna; it was the year 1820.
The real consecration finally came in 1939 with the creation of the 'Vecchia Romagna' brand: the warmest and most

harmonious fruit of a refined art, presented from the outset in its highly original bottle.

A success story.

Vecchia Romagna has seen an increasing success up to nowadays also thanks to the expertise of Montenegro S.r.l, leading Italian company active on the spirits market for more than 120 years, that bought the brand in 1999 and strengthened its leadership in the brandy market.
The label depicting the Roman god Bacchus is now known throughout the World as a mark of distinction which immediately recalls the typically Italian atmospheres, tastes and conviviality of Vecchia Romagna.

A traditional processing method.

Still today, Vecchia Romagna is obtained by using exclusively wines coming from the pressing of highly selected Trebbiano grapes, that grow only in Romagna, between the upper Adriatic and Po Valley.
Through extremely selective distillation, the ethyl alcohol and the noble parts of the wine are separated from the other parts - such as the tops and tails - that can harm the spirit.
The first process to ennoble and enhance the product, is followed by the long, delicate period of aging.
The spirit rests for many years in silent cellars, in valuable small oak barrels, letting time and nature merge together. Periodically, the lots are tasted to check how they are taking to the barrel and are then transferred into older and larger casks, where the process of harmonising the aromas is completed. Mixing with the wood’s colouring and tannin, the spirit’s aromatic substances are slowly transformed, gradually creating the unmistakable bouquet and taste of Vecchia Romagna brandy, Italy’s best selling spirit and one of the symbols which make Italy celebrated for its taste, creativity and style throughout the World.

the barrel and are then transferred into older and larger casks, where the process of harmonising the aromas is completed.
Mixing with the wood’s colouring and tannin, the spirit’s aromatic substances are slowly transformed, gradually creating the unmistakable bouquet and taste of Vecchia Romagna brandy, Italy’s best selling spirit and one of the symbols which make Italy celebrated for its taste, creativity and style throughout the World.