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James Suckling: 93 Points for Pertinace

Stefania del Giudice — Mon, 11 May 2026 09:59:35 +0000

New high ratings by James Suckling for Pertinace’s Barbaresco

Barbaresco Nervo 2022

PERTINACE is located in Località Pertinace, in Treiso, in the heart of the Langhe hills.

This area is also known as the birthplace of Publio Elvio Pertinace, roman emperor, historically recognized as leader of great moral and value and as a honest man. The values of the emperor inspired Mario Barbero and his friends/partners, in 1973, to establish the winery and give it such an important name recognized today internationally.

Pertinace’s wines are part of the purest Piedmontese winemaking tradition: starting from the attention to the vineyards, looked after personally by the members, up to the winemaking and aging processes.

The focus of the production is mainly Nebbiolo based, ideal for the production of the famous Barbaresco.

THE VINEYARDS: Starting from Alba, the capital of the Langhe, going up towards the hills of Treiso and Barbaresco, harmonious expanses of vineyards that seem combed by the breeze wind along the entire route. The rows are looked after with exceptional attention and are aesthetically perfect.

110 hectares of Pertinace’s winery vineyards which extend in the province of Cuneo, around the municipalities of Treiso, Barbaresco, Alba, Neviglie, Piobesi d’Alba , Magliano Alfieri and, in the Asti area, in Agliano Terme.

Click on the button on the right and discover Pertinace’s world:

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Luca Maroni: awards for Icardi

Stefania del Giudice — Tue, 03 Feb 2026 07:49:12 +0000

Nice Luca Maroni reviews for Icardi‘s wines.

Moscato d’Asti La Rosa Selvatica 2024

“A graceful name for a wine with a perfume reminiscent of wild roses.“

Points

Pafoj Bianco 2024

“Pafoj: assemblage of Cortese and Sauvignon aged in barrique and Chardonnay aged in steel tanks. Relax, “we aren’t crazy.”

Points

Barbera d’Asti Tabaren 2024

“Tabaren (from the French “tabarin”) was a venue used for theatre plays, art and dancing. We are all better dancers after a couple of glasses of wine.”

Points

Barolo Riserva Serra 2019

“Presents a complex and ethereal bouquet with aromas of violets, red fruit jam and licorice but also spices such as pepper and vanilla.”

Points

Barolo Fossati 2021

At the beginning then ethereal and balsamic notes of mint, eucaliptus and liquorice.”

Points

Barolo Parej 2021

“PAREJ: “In this way” – this is how Barolo wine should be, an assemblage of nebbiolo grapes coming from 3 different areas “

Points

Barbaresco Starderi 2022

“Soft pressing after that a spontaneous natural fermentation with indigenous yeast.”

Points

2 SOULS, 1 COMPANY

Early in the Sixties Mr. Pierino began producing his own wine starting off a quality trend that remains a key feature of our company nowadays. Pierino’s son and daughter, Claudio and Mariagrazia, are now managing the company in their father’s footsteps.

The Winery is located in Castiglione Tinella, within the Province of Cuneo, between the Lower Langa and the Monferrato Regions. Rolling hills almost completely covered in vineyards are visible as far as the eye can see and make Castiglione Tinella one of the liveliest towns in Italy. The cliffs running down towards the valleys Tinella and Belbo frame the vineyards and the wood patches, creating a unique landscape.

The extension of the vineyards allows our company’s production to cover all types of wines available in the South of Piedmont. Icardi’s style is renowned around the world for its significantly fruity, refined, clean and elegant wines. The balanced flavour of both regular and “more important” wines can be appreciated immediately after production.

Discover the world of Icardi Vini ….

take a look at their website:

or watch this video

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Icardi: award by Wine Spectator

Stefania del Giudice — Thu, 04 Dec 2025 12:38:02 +0000

Icardi: award by Wine Spectator. 94 Points have been assigned to Barbaresco Montubert 2021.

Grapes: 100% Nebbiolo
Vinification: light pressing, fermentation and maceration on the skins in stainless steel tanks.
Ageing: in wood
Colour: intense garnet red with Nebbiolo’s typical orange shades
Nose: complex and elegant, with flower and violet aromas
Taste: robust, dry and pleasantly tannic

2 SOULS, ONE COMPANY

The extension of the vineyards allows ICARDI’s production to cover all types of wines available in the South of Piedmont. Icardi’s style is renowned around the world for its significantly fruity, refined, clean and elegant wines. The balanced flavour of both regular and “more important” wines can be appreciated immediately after production.

More info?
Take a look at their website and social media:

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Awards for Pertinace

Stefania del Giudice — Wed, 12 Feb 2025 09:39:45 +0000

Awards for Pertinace: Winescritic.com rated the Barbaresco 2021 with 90 Points.

Review:

“slightly muted on the sensory profile, it reveals notes of black plums, black tea leaves, juniper berries, sandalwood, cumin, and nutmeg. Medium-bodied, with soft tannins and a pleasantly long finish”“

– Raffaele Vecchione –
Winescritic.com

THE WINE
Denomination: Barbaresco DOCG
Exposure: South, South-East, South-West
Grapes: Nebbiolo
Vinification: 40-60 days in steel tanks with submerged cap. Temperature controlled

Tasting notes:
Garnet red with ruby reflex colour, intense aroma with pepper, chocolate and liquorice; Harmonious and velvety taste with soft tannins.
Suggested with savoury dishes, grilled meats and cheese.

THE PRODUCER
Pertinace is a coop.
20 business partners and friends who work together to produce high quality wines with a pop soul since 1973. We are masters in the vinification of Barbaresco. Why do we do it? Because in our roots wine has always been a symbol of friendship, laughs and good memories. Making you feel at home is our added value from the first sip.

The winery is located in Località Pertinace, in Treiso, in the heart of the Langhe hills. This area is also known as the birthplace of Publio Elvio Pertinace, roman emperor, historically recognized as leader of great moral and value and as a honest man. The values of the emperor inspired Mario Barbero and his friends/partners, in 1973, to establish the winery and give it such an important name recognized today internationally.

The focus of the production is mainly Nebbiolo based, ideal for the production of the famous Barbaresco.

Over the years, production and sales have recorded notable growth, leading us to significantly expand the structure: the cellar, the wine-shop and the packaging department have been extended to accomodate the growing demand, guaranteeing the same quality that has distinguished us from the beginning.

Pertinace, originally with 13 members all coming from the Treiso area, today is a cooperative with 20 members. The goal is the cultivation of superior quality vineyards, to offer labels of great prestige and elegance to the market.

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James Suckling: awards for Icardi

Stefania del Giudice — Mon, 16 Sep 2024 08:37:57 +0000

Nice James Suckling reviews for Icardi‘s wines.

Barolo Riserva Serra 2018

“Presents a complex and ethereal bouquet with aromas of violets, red fruit jam and licorice but also spices such as pepper and vanilla.”

Points

Barbaresco Montubert 2021

“Complex and elegant, with a floral aroma of violets and blueberries.”

Points

Barolo Fossati 2019

At the beginning then ethereal and balsamic notes of mint, eucaliptus and liquorice.”

Points

Barolo Parej 2020

“PAREJ: “In this way” – this is how Barolo wine should be, an assemblage of nebbiolo grapes coming from 3 different areas”

Points

Barbaresco Starderi 2021

“Soft pressing after that a spontaneous natural fermentation with indigenous yeast”

Points

Pafoj Rosso 2021

“Pafoj: we aren’t crazy. A new style for a classic wine.”

Points

2 SOULS, 1 COMPANY

Discover the world of Icardi Vini ….

take a look at their website:

or watch this video

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Luca Maroni: awards for Icardi

Stefania del Giudice — Mon, 02 Sep 2024 12:40:10 +0000

Nice Luca Maroni reviews for Icardi‘s wines.

Pafoj Bianco 2023

“Pafoj: assemblage of Cortese and Sauvignon aged in barrique and Chardonnay aged in steel tanks. Relax, “we aren’t crazy.”

Points

Barbera d’Asti Tabaren 2023

“Tabaren (from the French “tabarin”) was a venue used for theatre plays, art and dancing. We are all better dancers after a couple of glasses of wine.”

Points

Moscato d’Asti La Rosa Selvatica 2023

“A graceful name for a wine with a perfume reminiscent of wild roses.“

Points

Barolo Riserva Serra 2018

“Presents a complex and ethereal bouquet with aromas of violets, red fruit jam and licorice but also spices such as pepper and vanilla.”

Points

Cortese Balera 2023

“A party wine: “balera” was the venue where our grandparents used to go dancing.”

Points

Nebbiolo Langhe Suris Ivan 2022

“Surìsjvan, or “Smile of Ivan”, is dedicated to Claudio’s son.”

Points

Barolo Parej 2020

“PAREJ: “In this way” – this is how Barolo wine should be, an assemblage of nebbiolo grapes coming from 3 different areas “

Points

Barbaresco Starderi 2021

“Soft pressing after that a spontaneous natural fermentation with indigenous yeast.”

Points

Barbaresco Montubert 2021

“Complex and elegant, with a floral aroma of violets and blueberries.”

Points

Barolo Fossati 2019

At the beginning then ethereal and balsamic notes of mint, eucaliptus and liquorice.”

Points

Pafoj Rosso 2021

“Pafoj: we aren’t crazy. A new style for a classic wine.”

Points

2 SOULS, 1 COMPANY

Discover the world of Icardi Vini ….

take a look at their website:

or watch this video

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James Suckling: new ratings for Pertinace

Stefania del Giudice — Tue, 21 May 2024 09:55:10 +0000

New high ratings by James Suckling for Pertinace’s Barbaresco

Barbaresco Nervo 2021

Barbaresco Castellizzano Riserva 2019

Barbaresco Marcarini 2021

Barberesco Pertinace 2022

PERTINACE is located in Località Pertinace, in Treiso, in the heart of the Langhe hills.

The focus of the production is mainly Nebbiolo based, ideal for the production of the famous Barbaresco.

Click on the button on the right and discover Pertinace’s world:

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Wine Enthusiast: new top rating for Pertinace

Stefania del Giudice — Thu, 23 Nov 2023 14:47:36 +0000

Wine Enthusiast: new top rating for Pertinace: the Barbaresco Cru Marcarini 2020 lands on Wine Enthusiast Top 100 Wines of 2023 list.

Listed at #33 and rated 94 points!!

BARBARESCO MARCARINI
2020

Traditional and elegant Barbaresco

100 % Nebbiolo

Aroma’s of cherries and red fruits

Well balanced and soft with a long aftertaste.

Try it with the most refined piemontese dishes

wine producers since 1973

A MILLENNIAL EXISTENCE AND ESSENCE

OUR HISTORY: determination and love of the land
Pertinace as a place name is a thousand years old. The winery is located in Pertinace in Treiso, Piedmont, one of the four villages in the Langhe famous for the production of Barbaresco DOCG. However, it is also known as the birthplace of Publio Elvio Pertinace, valorous soldier and Roman Emperor, who was born here in 126 A.D

OUR PHILOSOPHY: piemontese winemaking tradition
Cantina Pertinace wines are part of traditional Piedmont winemaking at its purest – from care of the vineyards, looked after personally by the contributing members, to the winemaking and ageing processes, the production of Barbaresco, Nebbiolo d’Alba, Dolcetto and Barbera d’Alba is oriented towards a classic, elegant style.

UNESCO World Heritage Vineyards: 90 Hectares in the heart of the Langhe
Designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2014, the vineyards of Langa, Roero and Monferrato are, to quote the words of the World Heritage List, an outstanding living testimony to winegrowing and winemaking traditions that stem from a long history. They bear witness to an extremely comprehensive social, rural and urban realm, and to sustainable economic structures

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Icardi: Luca Maroni Awards

Petra Pelle — Tue, 17 Oct 2023 11:57:53 +0000

Luca Maroni awarded 9 wines from Icardi with high ratings:

Wine ratings Luca Maroni:

100-point scheme:

The wine ratings from Luca Maroni are based on a 100-point scheme. However, there is always a maximum given of 99 points on the ground that there is no such thing as a perfect 100-point wine.

In his annual Annuario dei Migliori Vini Italiani, the wine critic assesses wines according to three categories:

First category: Consistency, in which colour and aroma intensity of the wines are evaluated.

Second category: Balance, which highlights the balance of aromatic components like acidity, fruit and tannins.

Third category: Integrity, in which the wines are analysed according to varietal and origin characteristics.

For each of these three categories, Luca Maroni awards a maximum of 33 points, which, when added together, result in the decisive final score of maximum 99 points.

We are very proud, that Icardi received 2 times 96 points(!) and as well the other 7 awarded wines received 93 points or more.

An overview of the wines:

Barolo Parej 2019

96 points

Moscato d’Asti

La Rosa Selvatica 2022

96 points

Cortese Balera 2022

94 points

Dolcetto Rousori 2022

94 points

Piemonte Bianco

Pafoj Bianco 2022

94 points

Barbera d’Asti Tabaren 2022

94 points

Langhe Nebbiolo Surisjvan 2021

93 points

Barbaresco Montubert 2020

93 points

Barbaresco Starderi 2019

93 points

Icardi:

The winery is located in Castiglione Tinella, within the Province of Cuneo, between the Lower Langa and the Monferrato Regions. Rolling hills almost completely covered in vineyards are visible as far as the eye can see and make Castiglione Tinella one of the liveliest towns in Italy. The cliffs running down towards the valleys Tinella and Belbo frame the vineyards and the wood patches, creating a unique landscape.

This is the tower that can be seen in the logo of Icardi

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Awards for Pertinace’s Barbaresco

Petra Pelle — Mon, 16 Oct 2023 13:36:48 +0000

Awards for Pertinace’s Barbaresco

Wine Enthusiast awarded the wine Barbaresco DOCG 2018 from Pertinace with 90 points

and Barbaresco Cru Marcarini DOCG 2019 with 92 points.

Pertinace Winery is a renowned winery located in the beautiful region of Piemonte, Italy. The winery has a rich history and a commitment to producing exceptional wines. Crafted from Nebbiolo grapes carefully selected from the finest vineyards, the Barbaresco showcases the unique characteristics of the terroir and the expertise of Pertinace’s winemakers.

Barbaresco DOCG

The Barbaresco DOCG 2018 from Pertinace offers a captivating bouquet of red fruits, dried flowers, and subtle hints of spices. On the palate, it displays a harmonious balance of flavors, with ripe cherry, raspberry, and plum notes complemented by well-integrated tannins and a vibrant acidity.

Tastingnote Wine Enthusiast: “Aromas recalling pressed rose, wild herbs and woodland berries come to the forefront. Vibrant and lithe, the linear palate offers strawberry compote, bitter almond and star anise alongside fine-grained tannins.”

Barbaresco CRU Marcarini DOCG

The Cru Marcarini DOCG wine from Pertinace is characterized by its elegance, complexity, and age-worthiness. Upon tasting, one can expect a wine with intense aromas of red fruits, floral notes, and hints of spices. On the palate, it offers a harmonious balance of fruit flavors, well-integrated tannins, and a long, lingering finish. This exceptional wine is a true reflection of the unique terroir of the Marcarini vineyard and the expertise of Pertinace’s winemakers. It is a true representation of the excellence that can be found in Piemonte’s winemaking tradition.

Tastingnote Wine Enthusiast: “This fragrant red has enticing scents of iris, violet and perfumed berry. On the elegantly structured, savory palate, taut, bright acidity and fine-grained tannins accompany red cherry, orange zest licorice and a candied note before a mouth drying finish.”

The three crus – the Castellizzano, Marcarini and Nervo (and Barbaresco DOCG) are all produced following the same rules. They rest, without exception, in great casks for 18 months. Despite their similar gestation, the resultant wines have very different personalities, strongly influenced by the differences in terroir. A reflection of careful and constant work in the vineyards.

More information about Pertinace can be found at their website: www.pertinace.com

For the factsheets of the wines, please click on the bottle.

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