Cantina del Pino, nestled in the heart of Barbaresco, Italy, is a testament to the enduring spirit of winemaking and family heritage. The estate's story began in the 1920s when Giuseppe Vacca acquired the property from his friend, Domizio Cavazza, the esteemed agronomist and director of the Royal Enological School in Alba. Cavazza, often referred to as the "father of Barbaresco," had planted a pine tree on the estate to commemorate the birth of his son, Luigi. This tree, standing tall on the Ovello hill, became the symbol of the winery, inspiring its name, Cantina del Pino. For decades, the Vacca family cultivated their vineyards, selling grapes to the renowned Produttori del Barbaresco cooperative. In 1997, driven by a passion to craft wines that truly reflected their unique terroir, Renato Vacca persuaded his father, Adriano, to produce wines under their own label. Renato, a graduate of the Royal Enological School in Alba, brought his expertise and vision to the winery, emphasizing traditional methods while embracing innovation.