Bordini

Bordini sits within the commune of Neive, one of the three townships permitted to produce Barbaresco DOCG alongside Barbaresco itself and Treiso. As a Menzione Geografica Aggiuntiva, it carries official recognition as a single-vineyard site within the appellation, a classification system formalized to bring greater geographic transparency to Barbaresco. The vineyard spans 73.64 hectares with elevations between 240 and 300 meters, benefiting from a range of aspects including south, south-east, and western exposures that collectively maximize ripening potential while preserving freshness in the Nebbiolo fruit.

• MGA classification formalizes Bordini as a recognized single-vineyard site
• Located in Neive, one of three Barbaresco DOCG communes
• Diverse aspects optimize both sun exposure and ventilation

The soils at Bordini are primarily calcareous marl and clay-limestone, with sand veins running through the profile. This combination is characteristic of the Langhe hills and plays a direct role in shaping the structure and aromatic complexity for which Barbaresco from Neive is known. The marl contributes minerality and backbone, while the sand fractions add a degree of textural refinement. The temperate climate of the area moderates growing conditions, supporting the slow, even ripening that Nebbiolo demands to develop its signature tannin profile and aromatic range of dried roses, tar, and spice.

• Calcareous marl and clay-limestone with sand veins define the soil profile
• Marl contributes mineral structure and tannic backbone
• Sand fractions lend textural refinement to the finished wines
• Temperate climate supports even ripening of late-maturing Nebbiolo

The Bordini vineyard carries one of the more documented ownership histories in the Barbaresco appellation. The Bordini family farmed this land for over 300 years, lending the site a continuity of viticultural practice unusual even by Langhe standards. In 2006, Giorgio Rivetti of La Spinetta purchased a 4-hectare parcel directly from the last surviving member of the Bordini family, marking both the end of a family dynasty and the site's entry into wider critical attention. This transaction drew significant interest to the MGA and helped cement Bordini's reputation as a benchmark site within Neive.

• Bordini family farmed the site for more than 300 years
• Giorgio Rivetti (La Spinetta) acquired 4 hectares from the last Bordini heir in 2006
• The sale marked a turning point in the MGA's broader recognition

Barbaresco from Bordini shows an austere, earthy character paired with firm tannins and a well-defined structure. The wines are not built for early drinking; they reward patience and cellaring, gradually revealing layers of dried flowers, spice, and savory earth. Floral notes, often dried rose and violet, are typical of Nebbiolo from this MGA, while the mineral backbone derived from the site's marl soils gives the wines a distinctive grip and length. Across producers, Bordini Barbaresco is recognized for elegance rather than sheer power, a profile that aligns closely with the broader character of Neive-sourced wines.

• Austere, earthy, and well-structured with firm but refined tannins
• Floral notes of dried rose and violet are characteristic
• Spice, tar, and mineral elements develop with age
• Elegant rather than overtly powerful in style

A range of established estates have holdings in or source fruit from Bordini. La Spinetta's investment in 2006 drew the MGA into the international spotlight, while Fontanabianca has long been associated with high-quality single-vineyard Barbaresco from the site. Elvio Cogno, Cascina Longoria, and Cascina Le Doti round out a roster of producers committed to expressing the site's distinct terroir character. Each brings a different winemaking philosophy, but the shared thread across Bordini bottlings is a respect for the site's structural profile and aromatic potential.

• La Spinetta: international recognition following 2006 acquisition
• Fontanabianca: long-standing producer of single-vineyard Bordini Barbaresco
• Elvio Cogno, Cascina Longoria, and Cascina Le Doti also produce from the MGA