- Nebbiolo (65%) Barbera (35%)
- Barbera is sourced from the Bionzo vineyard in Neive, planted in 1975
- Harvested in the middle to end of September, the Nebbiolo in the beginning to middle of October
- Each variety fermented separately for 7-8 days in temperature-controlled rotofermenters
- Malolactic fermentation in oak
- Calcareous soils
- Maturation in new, medium toasted French oak for 16-18 months
- The two wines are blended together and transferred to stainless steel vats for 2 months, plus 3 months in bottle
- 3500 cases produced
Info
Producer:
Vintage:
2018
Country:
Italy
Region:
Piedmont
Appellation:
Langhe
Variety:
Blend - Super Piedmont
Color:
Red
Farming Practice:
Sustainable
Sizes Available
| Full Bottle | IT-RIP-12-18 | 12/750ml |
Press & Reviews
James Suckling
Score
94
Date
2022-09-15
Wine Advocate
Score
92
Date
2022-06-23
Vinous
Score
91
Date
2022-12-05
REVIEWS FROM PAST VINTAGES
2021
Jeb Dunnuck
Score
93
Date
2026-04-14
"The 2021 Pin, named after the founder™s grandfather, is a blend of Barbera and Nebbiolo sourced partly from vineyards outside the Barbaresco appellation in Monferrato. Aromas of red plum, preserved cherries, candied berries, baking spice, and sweet herbs emerge from the glass. Medium to full-bodied, the wine combines Barbera™s richness with Nebbiolo™s lift and structure, offering polish and freshness in equal measure. Drink 2026-2036."
2021
Vinous
Score
93
Date
2025-10-28
"The 2021 Monferrato Rosso Pin is a very pretty wine. Crushed flowers, red cherry fruit, spice, sweet pipe tobacco, rose petal and white pepper open first, framed by a kiss of sweet French oak. This is a fine vintage for Pin, a vintage defined by resonant aromatics and terrific overall balance."
2020
Vinous
Score
93
Date
2024-10-29
"The 2020 Monferrato Rosso Pin is terrific. This is one of the best recent vintages I can recall tasting. The blend of 65% Nebbiolo (from Barbaresco) and 35% Barbera d'Asti Bionzo. Floral overtones, refined tannins and a restrained oak imprint elevate the Pin. Crushed flowers, cinnamon and blood orange play off a core of red-toned fruit. These Nebbiolo/Barbera blends are rare these days. This is about as good as it gets."
2019
Vinous
Score
91
Date
2023-10-23
Wine Advocate
Score
93
Date
2021-06-17
Vinous
Score
92
Date
2021-09-28