Nini Vins

Nini Vins is a small, artisanal winery located in the village of Rasquera, in the Terra Alta / Ribera d’Ebre region of southern Catalonia. Founded by winemaker Gaetano Pellisa, the project grew from a long personal journey in ecological vineyard management and a passion for creating natural wines with authenticity, purity, and character.

The estate is intentionally small — around two hectares — allowing the winery to farm each parcel with meticulous care. From the beginning, Nini Vins has focused on sustainable viticulture, respect for biodiversity, and minimal-intervention winemaking, firmly rooted in the Mediterranean climate and rugged landscapes of the area.

Philosophy & Approach

The philosophy of Nini Vins is founded on three core principles:

1. Ecological, chemical-free viticulture

The vineyards are cultivated without herbicides, pesticides, or synthetic treatments. Gaetano follows an ecological approach, focusing on soil vitality, balanced vines, and natural biodiversity.

2. Minimal-intervention winemaking

Harvest is entirely manual, and every grape that enters the cellar is hand-selected. Fermentations rely exclusively on native yeasts. Wines are generally produced without added sulphites, and they are left unfiltered and unclarified, preserving colour, texture, and authenticity.

3. Expression of place

The wines aim to capture the rugged character of Rasquera’s hills: freshness, Mediterranean herbs, minerality, and depth. Each cuvée expresses a different aspect of the estate’s terroir.

Grapes & Viticulture

Nini Vins works with several Mediterranean varieties well adapted to the local climate:

  • Garnacha Blanca

  • Garnacha Negra

  • Macabeo

  • Syrah

These varieties thrive in the stony, warm, and ventilated environment of the Ribera d’Ebre, producing concentrated fruit with natural balance and structure.

Being a micro-estate, Nini Vins can manage every vine individually. Yields are intentionally low, prioritizing quality and expression over volume.

Winemaking & Style

Wines from Nini Vins are recognisable for their vibrant, raw, and expressive style. They often show:

  • Lifted aromatics from native fermentations

  • Texture and depth from lees contact

  • Soft tannins and earthy complexity in reds

  • Freshness and mineral notes in whites

  • A sense of rustic elegance that reflects their origin

The winery is also known for its experimental spirit — for example, aging certain bottles underwater to create unique textures and maturation effects. This blend of tradition, respect for nature, and creativity defines Nini Vins’ identity.

Identity & Vision

Nini Vins stands as a vivid example of small-scale, human-scale winemaking: intimate, hands-on, and deeply connected to place. The vision is not to produce commercial, uniform wines but to craft bottles that convey landscape, climate, and emotion.

Their wines appeal to drinkers who value authenticity, low-intervention methods, and the character of Mediterranean terroirs.