Socré
ソクレ
Small family estate whose Pajoré cru earned 2024's Tre Bicchieri.
Founded in 1869 in Barbaresco, Socré is a small, family-run estate now in its fourth generation under Marco Piacentino and his wife Rosella, with sons Giulio and Lorenzo. The estate takes its name from the Piedmontese word for 'clog,' a nod to the previous owner's trade. From 1958 Marco's father Benedetto reorganized the vineyards and expanded Nebbiolo plantings, and from 1990 the family continued renewing varieties while adding vineyards in Cisterna d'Asti and Alba. Socré farms roughly 3 hectares of Nebbiolo in Barbaresco, drawing especially on the prized Pajoré cru in Treiso and the Roncaglie cru, producing wines celebrated for elegance and precise, terroir-driven character. The 2019 Barbaresco Pajoré earned Gambero Rosso's coveted Tre Bicchieri award in the 2024 edition of the 'Vini d'Italia' guide.
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Who Is This For?
Ideal for lovers of elegant, terroir-driven Nebbiolo and those seeking small-production Barbaresco from a top single-vineyard site.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Socré known for?
- Socré is a small, fourth-generation family estate in Barbaresco best known for its Nebbiolo from the prestigious Pajoré cru in Treiso, whose 2019 vintage won Gambero Rosso's Tre Bicchieri award in the 2024 'Vini d'Italia' guide.
- What is the significance of the Pajoré cru for Socré?
- Pajoré is one of the most prestigious vineyard sites in Treiso within the Barbaresco appellation, prized for limestone-clay soils that give wines refined structure, elegance, and precise tannins.
- Is Socré a large-scale producer?
- No. Socré farms only about 3 hectares in Barbaresco and remains a small, family-run estate that prioritizes quality and traditional craftsmanship over volume.
- Do Socré's wines pair well with Japanese cuisine?
- Yes. Socré's Barbaresco, with its balanced acidity, fine tannins, and earthy complexity, pairs beautifully with umami-rich dishes such as grilled eel, soy-glazed duck, or mushroom-based hot pots.