The winery
Conte Vistarino
A historic winery in the Oltrepò Pavese (Lombardy), known for its expression of Pinot Noir and for a Riesling Renano (Rïes) produced at the Rocca de' Giorgi estate.
- Lombardia (Oltrepò Pavese) · Italia
- Since 1850
- 26 products
The story
The Giorgi di Vistarino family estate has roots in the Oltrepò Pavese dating back to the mid-19th century, when the Counts Vistarino introduced Pinot Noir to the Rocca de’ Giorgi property and were early experimenters with vinification using the traditional method. In recent decades the estate has been relaunched and modernized while preserving its historical identity and its commitment to hill-grown grape varieties.
Production philosophy
Production focused on enhancing the hilly territory of the Oltrepò Pavese: clonal selection, hand harvesting for the top labels, differentiated vinification and attention to environmental sustainability. The approach combines tradition and modern technologies to express elegance and terroir.
Terroir and vineyards
Estate located in Rocca de' Giorgi, Oltrepò Pavese. Typical calcareous-clayey soils, hillside exposures favorable to Pinot Noir and Riesling.
Awards and recognition
Presence in press coverage and specialist guides; recent mentions in trade publications.
Characteristics
- Grape varieties
- Riesling Renano
- Riesling italico
- Pinot Nero
- Pinot Grigio
- Chardonnay
- Sauvignon
- Moscato
- Barbera
- Croatina
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Hectares
- 200.0
What makes it distinctive
- Rïes — Oltrepò Pavese Riesling Superiore DOC: Riesling Renano wine produced at the Rocca de' Giorgi estate.
- Estate size.
- Long-standing experimentation with Pinot Noir and production of Metodo Classico since the second half of the 19th century.
- Hand-harvesting and manual selection for the main labels; stainless-steel vinification for the Riesling and targeted ageing.
- Presence in international markets and coverage in the trade press.
