The Punto Oro and Punto Oro Gold series begin Savinelli's highest-quality lines within its standard lineup. Each Punto Oro pipe is fashioned from Mediterranean briar that's been aged for more than three years before passing ninety separate crafting and inspecting processes to ensure the strictest standards of quality — taking into consideration engineering, construction, and grain orientation. Less than two percent of all Savinelli pipes meet the Punto Oro's rigid criteria, making its pipes some of Savinelli's most prized and collectible pieces. With a number of traditional finishes presented across the Punto Oro Gold and Punto Oro Classic lines, this particular Punto Oro Gold piece is a limited-edition version paired to a striking black-and-white acrylic stem and wearing a traditional, dark-stained sandblast.