Alfredo Vega is the driving force behind ALDAN Wines. He is joined by his long-time friend, Daniel Borrego. Both built long-term careers in public service. Alfredo spent 37 years on the police force and Daniel 43 years. While they worked hard to make a positive and lasting impact on their South Florida community, they come from humble beginnings.

An immigrant from Cuba, Alfredo came to the United States at age three when his family fled the Communist regime. While he doesn’t remember much of Cuba, he grew up with the rich heritage and stories passed down from his parents. He met Daniel when they were 14 years old and eventually both became law enforcement professionals. While Daniel was born in the United States, his parents also immigrated from Cuba. As a first generation American, he too grew up with the Cuban customs and traditions that his parents brought with them. As a result, Alfredo and Daniel developed an instant friendship that has lasted a lifetime.

A love of wine has taken these entrepreneurs all over the world drinking wine and learning that there was more to winemaking than drinking an occasional glass. Regular visits to Napa Valley, the Piedmont area of Italy, Bordeaux France, Rioja and Ribera del Duero regions in Spain, Douro Valley in Portugal touring vineyards, and sampling different wine varietals they discovered a love for bold, full-bodied and sturdy Cabernet Sauvignon red wines with satisfying dark fruit flavors and sophisticated elegance and character. They spent endless time working with several top Napa winemakers creating signature blends that appealed to them. By 2022, ALDAN Wines was born—a name that reflects the founders’ first names.