Region: Piedmont, Italy (Barbaresco DOCG)
Grapes: 100% Nebbiolo
Body: Full
Notes: Dark cherry, blood orange, rose petals, flinty stone, hints of clove and leather, firm but elegant tannins
Pairing: Game meats (venison, duck), truffle pasta, braised beef, aged cheeses, porcini mushroom risotto
The Tintero story reads like a classic Italian romance: in 1900, a Frenchman named Pierre Tintero (known locally as "Pietrin") traveled to Piedmont looking for work and ended up falling in love with a widow, Rosina, who was struggling to manage her small farm. They married and built the estate together, even hiding their 1914 vintage behind a cellar wall to protect it from ransacking troops during the war. While the Tintero family is world-famous for their playful, fizzy Moscato, their Barbaresco is a limited-production "breakthrough" project. Sourced from the prestigious Balluri and Bricco di Neive crus, this wine is made by Marco Tintero (Elvio's son) using 40-year-old vines. It’s often described as the "Wagyu ribeye" of their lineup—a serious, soulful bottle that proves this family of "fun" winemakers can compete with the most venerated names in the Langhe.
Region: Piedmont, Italy (Barbaresco DOCG)
Grapes: 100% Nebbiolo
Body: Full
Notes: Dark cherry, blood orange, rose petals, flinty stone, hints of clove and leather, firm but elegant tannins
Pairing: Game meats (venison, duck), truffle pasta, braised beef, aged cheeses, porcini mushroom risotto
The Tintero story reads like a classic Italian romance: in 1900, a Frenchman named Pierre Tintero (known locally as "Pietrin") traveled to Piedmont looking for work and ended up falling in love with a widow, Rosina, who was struggling to manage her small farm. They married and built the estate together, even hiding their 1914 vintage behind a cellar wall to protect it from ransacking troops during the war. While the Tintero family is world-famous for their playful, fizzy Moscato, their Barbaresco is a limited-production "breakthrough" project. Sourced from the prestigious Balluri and Bricco di Neive crus, this wine is made by Marco Tintero (Elvio's son) using 40-year-old vines. It’s often described as the "Wagyu ribeye" of their lineup—a serious, soulful bottle that proves this family of "fun" winemakers can compete with the most venerated names in the Langhe.
What is natural wine?
Natural wine is wine made with minimal intervention from the winemaker, using organically or biodynamically grown grapes and without the addition of chemicals or additives such as sulfites. The result is a wine that is unique, expressive, and often has a more complex and nuanced flavor profile than conventional wines. Natural wine is also often associated with sustainable and ethical farming practices, making it a popular choice for those interested in environmentally friendly and socially responsible products.