The 2001 Pin is a blend of a certain popularity in Piedmont – Barbera and Nebbiolo with Cabernet. The wines arouse less enthusiasm than a few years ago, largely because of the strides made with Nebbiolo and Barbera on their own. But this is one of the best Rivetti has made, a blackish ruby with ample black currant-blackberry fruit, sweet herbs, solid and velvety tannins, and much freshness on the long, deep finish. Anticipated maturity: 2004-2016. A Marc de Grazia Selection, various American importers, including Michael Skurnik, Syosset, NY; tel. (516) 677-9300, Vin Divino, Chicago, IL; tel. (773) 334-6700, Estate Wines, Ltd., San Rafael, CA; tel. (415) 492-9411 and Bianco~Rosso Imports, Ltd., Seattle, WA 98108 tel: (206) 781-0702