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Kerin O’Keefe: high ratings for Pertinace

Stefania del Giudice — Mon, 02 Jun 2025 06:51:50 +0000

Kerin O’Keefe: high ratings for Pertinace.

Barbaresco Nervo received 93 Points. Barbaresco Pertinace and Marcarini 92 Points and Barbaresco Riserva Castellizzano 91 Points.

Barbaresco Nervo DOCG

Grapes: 100% Nebbiolo

Vinification: 40-60 days in steel tanks with submerged cap. Temperature controlled.

Sensory notes: Intense ruby red colour, very persistant aroma, with violets and ripe fruits. Great taste structure with evident but sweet tannins. Balanced and velvety.

Barbaresco Pertinace DOCG

Grapes: 100% Nebbiolo

Vinification: 40-60 days in steel tanks with submerged cap. Temperature controlled.

Sensory notes: Garnet red with ruby reflex colour, intense aroma with pepper, chocolate and liquorice; Harmonious and velvety taste with soft tannins.

Barbaresco Marcarini DOCG

Grapes: 100%

Vinification: 40-60 days in steel tanks with submerged cap. Temperature controlled.

Sensory notes: Intense ruby red color, complex aroma, with hints of cherry and red fruits. Elegant, soft, and balanced taste. Persistent on the palate.

Barbaresco Riserva Castellizzano DOCG

Grapes: 100% Nebbiolo

Vinification: 40-60 days in steel tanks with submerged cap. Temperature controlled.

Sensory notes: Intense ruby red color with garnet reflections that intensify with aging, intense and complex aroma, with hints of coffee and cocoa, ripe red fruits. Good taste structure, with soft tannins and marked acidity.

THE COMPANY

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 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. It is precisely in this natural context that, every day, Pertinace’s members regularly work the 110 hectares of 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.

THE WINES

Pertinace is the masters in Barbaresco winemaking.

They produce Barbaresco Classico and three different MGA of Barbaresco that are among their most loved and appreciated worldwide wines: Barbaresco “Marcarini”, “Nervo” and “Castellizzano” Riserva.
The complete range of Pertinace’s red wines faithfully reflects the most traditional production of the Langhe area: Barolo, Langhe Nebbiolo, Langhe Rosso, Dolcetto d’Alba, Barbera d’Alba, Barbera d’Asti and Pertì.

Moreover, Pertinace produces also Langhe Arneis, Alta Langa and Moscato d’Asti.

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Kerin O’Keefe: high rating for Patrizia Cencioni

Stefania del Giudice — Mon, 04 Dec 2023 15:11:43 +0000

Kerin O’Keefe: high rating for Patrizia Cencioni.

Brunello Ofelio 2019 recently received 95 Points by Kerin O’Keefe.

THE WINE

Grapes: 100% Sangiovese
Vinification: manual selection of the grapes, soft de-stemming, fermentation at controlled temperature, 32 days of skin contact.
Ageing: 40 months in 15 Hl Slavonian oak Barrels
Growing method: horizontal spurred cordon
Average altitude: 320 m a.s.l.
Color: deep ruby red with garnet reflection.
Aroma characteristics: rich bouquet with complex aromas. Intense notes of sour cherry and violet, followed by spices and mediterranean herbs.
Flavor: great structure and intensity. Rich, vibrant, lively and elegant, with great persistence.
Food Pairings: perfect pairing for red meats and game.

THE FARM

The Patrizia Cencioni Agricultural Company is family-run, managed by the owner Patrizia and her two daughters Annalisa and Arianna.
Thanks to the long family experience and the entrepreneurial skills of the owner, a refined feminine touch is added.

THE VINEYARDS

The vineyards date back to 1989, the year in which the company was born, which draws its origins from an ancient company in Montalcino created in the 1950s by grandfather Giuseppe Cencioni, one of the founders of the Consorzio del Brunello di Montalcino.
The land destined for the production of Brunello di Montalcino surround the cellars and the tasting rooms, are located a few kilometers from the town center, about 350 meters above sea level. and overlook the Val d’Orcia.The total area of the company is 50 Ha, of which 9 Ha of Sangiovese vineyards and 7 Ha of olive groves, from which we obtain Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Thanks to the proximity of the vineyards to the fermentation cellar we are able to carry out the manual harvest in a short time.

THE WINES

With the steel vats at controlled temperatures, the correct fermentation is guaranteed.
The slow aging of the wines takes place in oak barrels, with their refinement the elegance and character, already peculiar characteristics of each vintage, stand out also in the bottle.

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KOwine awards for Cantina Paltrinieri

Stefania del Giudice — Mon, 11 Sep 2023 12:38:28 +0000

#KOwine awards for Cantina Paltrinieri!

94 Points to Lariserva 2021, Leclisse 2022 and Grosso 2020
95 Points to Radice 2022
93 Points to Sant’Agata 2022
91 Points to Piria 2022

Well done!

THE WINERY

Cantina Paltrinieri is a winery located in the heart of Sorbara (Emilia- Romagna) where the family has lived for four generations producing Lambrusco di Sorbara DOC.

The owners Alberto and his wife Barbara belong to a handful of producers who are purely focused on quality.

They have 17 hectares of vineyard in the heart of the most prestigious provenance “Lambrusco di Sorbara”. Alberto first of all limits the yields in the vineyard.

A lower yield gives grapes with more concentration. In addition, he prefers to use only the blue grape variety ‘Lambrusco di Sorbara’.

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Nice ratings for Monzio Compagnoni

Stefania del Giudice — Thu, 15 Dec 2022 15:12:17 +0000

Nice ratings for Monzio Compagnoni: 4 Franciacorta tasted and reviewed by Kerin O’Keefe with 90+ Points.

Franciacorta Brut Nature Riserva Noir 2012

Points

“Toasted bread crust, botanical herb and citrus zest aromas take shape in the glass. Bone-dry but complex, the palate shows both structure and finesse, delivering ripe white stone fruit, unsweetened orange drop and hazelnut before a tangy saline close. A silky perlage provides an almost creamy texture. It cries out for food and could accompany the whole meal. 13% abv.”

Kerin O’Keefe -December 2022

100% Pinot Nero
Brut pas dosè, sugar content up to 1,5 g/l
Method Champenoise

Franciacorta Brut 2018

Points

“Delicate aromas recalling bread crust and white stone fruit come to the forefront. Elegant and savory, the tangy palate features creamy white peach, pear and lemon drop. Fresh acidity gives it a clean, bright finish while a refined perlage lends a polished texture. 12.5% abv.”

Kerin O’Keefe – December 2022

20% Pinot Nero – 80% Chardonnay
Brut, sugar content up to 5,5 g/l
Method Champenoise

Franciacorta Brut Saten 2018

Points

“Delicate aromas of white stone fruit, bread crust and a whiff of butterscotch from the nose. On the bright palate, a lively mousse accompanies mature yellow apple, toasted hazelnut and a hint of vanilla. 12.5% abv.”

Kerin O’Keefe – December 2022

100% Chardonnay
Brut, sugar content up to 6 g/l
Method Champenoise

Franciacorta Brut Alla Moda (no vintage)

Points

“White peach, spring blossom and pastry shell aromas float up from the glass. Soft and tangy, the polished palate offers ripe yellow apple, white peach and toasted hazelnut alongside bright acidity. 12.5% abv.”

Kerin O’Keefe – December 2022

15% Pinot Nero – 85% Chardonnay
Brut, sugar content up to 5 g/l
Method Champenoise

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