The winery
Tenuta Mazzolino
A winery in Oltrepò Pavese specializing in Pinot Noir and producing still wines and Metodo Classico, with a careful focus on terroir and the principles of organic farming.
- Lombardia (Oltrepò Pavese) · Italia
- Since 1981
- 1 product
The story
The estate was born from grandfather Enrico’s intuition about hills well suited to Pinot Noir. The estate’s documented history records key milestones beginning in the 1980s with the first production of the "Noir" and technical collaborations that brought the wine to international attention. In subsequent years leadership passed to the next generation, accompanied by Burgundian winemakers and consultants who influenced the production style; the arrival of consultant Kyriakos Kynigopoulos is cited in 1999, and a managerial and technical renewal took place in 2015.
Production philosophy
They work with deep respect for the land and the vines, aiming to produce authentic wines that tell the story of each individual parcel; they state that they follow the principles of organic farming and prioritize practices that protect the vineyard ecosystem.
Terroir and vineyards
The vineyards are located in Corvino San Quirico, in the Oltrepò Pavese. The area is described as hilly, with white, gypsum-rich soils historically suited to Pinot Noir, and vineyards laid out in parcels with clearly defined identities.
Awards and recognition
Appearances and accolades in national and international guides and publications, and scores awarded by James Suckling for some wines.
Characteristics
- Grape varieties
- Pinot Nero
- Chardonnay
- Moscato
- Bonarda
What makes it distinctive
- Strong focus on Pinot Noir.
- Production of sparkling wines using the Traditional Method.
- An approach guided by respect for the land and oriented toward organic farming.
- Wines featured by Italian guides and international ratings.