Massimiliano Calabretta is part natural winemaker/philosopher who, in his day job, is a Professor of Electrical Power Engineering, specialising in Nuclear Fusion. The vineyards are mostly 80+ years old, many planted piede franco (ungrafted rootstock) and no chemicals or pesticides have ever been used. He ages his flagship Vigne Vecchie for up to 9 years in large cask, leading many to compare him with the greats of old school Barolo.