In 1876, Achille Savinelli opened one of Italy's first shops dedicated solely to tobacco and smoking accessories, located near Piazza Duomo in Milan and still in operation to this day. Soon after opening the shop, Achille began designing his own pipes and sourcing their manufacture to local makers in Varese, with some even exhibited in the 1881 Italian Industrial Exposition — a trade show that would later become today's Milan Fair.

Seventy-two years after the establishment of Achille's shop, his grandson Achille Jr. opened the Savinelli pipe factory in 1948, expanding the Savinelli name to pipe making, and the marque's supervision remains in the Savinelli family's hands, with Achille Sr.'s great-grandson Giancarlo now managing production. Since its founding, Savinelli has garnered a reputation for luxury Italian pipes, boasting a standard shape chart of distinctly Italian renditions of classic designs in an array of finishes that range from traditional and conservative to modern and highly stylized.

Such a vast portfolio, though, can make choosing a first, second, or even third Savinelli pipe a daunting task. To help narrow that selection, we've listed our top 10 best-selling Savinelli pipe series with detailed overviews of their characteristics and the shapes offered within each line. Explore the array below, and appreciate the renown of Savinelli for yourself.

Top 10 Best-Selling Savinelli Pipes:
1. Dolomiti
2. Trevi
3. Eleganza
4. Miele
5. Tortuga
6. Roma
7. Churchwarden
8. Bing's Favorite
9. Alligator
10. Punto Oro

10. Dolomiti

The Dolomite mountain range forms the southern portion of the Alps in northeastern Italy, and they're named for their sedimentary carbonate rock composition, which was also used in many of Rome's historic buildings. Nicknamed the "Pale Mountains," the Dolomites — or Dolomiti in Italian — are an iconic Italian landmark and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, further celebrated in Savinelli's Dolomiti series. Pipes within the Dolomiti line are characterized by earthy stains in smooth and rusticated finishes with acrylic stems of variegated tan and caramel hues, and such an aesthetic evokes the mountain range's rich, warm color palette at dusk and wonderfully represents Savinelli's signature use of colorful acrylic mouthpieces.

• Finishes: Smooth, Rusticated
• Shapes: 106, 114 KS, 128, 311 KS, 320 KS, 321, 602, 645 KS, 673 KS
• Stem Material: Acrylic
• Filter: 6mm

9. Trevi

The Trevi Fountain in Rome was designed by Italian architect Nicola Salvi and completed in 1762, representing the large Baroque fountain in the Italian capital and among the most famous in the world. Derived from tre vie — "three roads" — in Italian, the Trevi fountain marks the junction of De 'Crocicchi Street, Poli Street, and Delle Muratte Street near the heart of Rome and acts as the terminus of the Acqua Vergine, one of Rome's ancient aqueducts dated to 19 BC. In line with Savinelli's other Rome-inspired series, Trevi pipes commemorate this iconic Roman site with two distinct finishes, a dark rustication and a smooth, mahogany stain, and each pipe is adorned with a flashy, nickel accent ring emblazoned with the Acqua Vergine's characteristic arches.

• Finishes: Smooth, Rusticated
• Shapes: 111 KS, 114 KS, 310 KS, 311 KS, 320 KS, 602, 606 KS, 607 KS, 614, 616 KS, 626, 904 KS
• Stem Material: Acrylic
• Filter: 6mm

8. Eleganza

Throughout Savinelli's illustrious history, the Italian marque has cultivated a reputation for distinct Italian luxury, combining tasteful shaping and quality craftsmanship with striking, modern color palettes. The Eleganza series celebrates that style with a spigot-style arrangement that maintains a standard mortise-and-tenon configuration but with metal fitments about the shank end and stem base to evoke the aesthetic of a spigot mount. Further elevating the line are stems of proprietary blue acrylic, custom made to represent Savinelli's signature colors, and when combined with the line's horizontally striated rustication and smooth, auburn stain, the color palette beautifully embodies the marque's dedication to Italian elegance.

• Finishes: Smooth, Rusticated
• Shapes: 111 KS, 207, 310 KS, 315 KS, 320 KS, 606 KS, 614, 622 KS
• Stem Material: Acrylic
• Filter: 6mm

7. Miele

Inspired by all things honey, Savinelli's Miele series — Italian for "honey" — dresses pipes in a vivid, honey-blonde stain and smooth finish paired to a matching stem. Not only does the acrylic mouthpiece exemplify the Italian marque's reputation for colorful stems, it also displays a detailed, mosaic-like pattern resembling the structure of honeycomb. The line's honey theme doesn't end at the stem and stummel though: The chamber is furthermore treated with a honey extract, promoting a pleasantly sweet-smoking break-in period to complement your favorite blend, and each Miele pipe comes complete with a wooden tamper carved in the shape of a honey dipper.

• Finishes: Smooth
• Shapes: 111 KS, 128, 207, 316 KS, 344 KS, 510 KS, 606 KS, 611 KS, 626, 628, 642, 677 KS
• Stem Material: Acrylic
• Filter: 6mm

6. Tortuga

Savinelli is beloved for their thematic series, designing pipes whose color palettes and materials readily evoke their line's namesakes. The Tortuga series joins the Italian marque's other animal-inspired lines, the Alligator and the Tigre, and incorporates elements modeled after the animal for which it's named — "tortoise" in the Spanish language. Evocative of the tortoise's iconic shell, each Savinelli's Tortuga pipe features a domed chamber cap, and unlike a wind cap, this chamber cap is completely solid and without vents, intended for saving an unfinished bowl for later or for preserving a recently packed bowl to ensure you're always ready to enjoy a smoke whenever the opportunity arises. The acrylic cap displays a tortoiseshell-like pattern, matched by the stem and tastefully complementing the line's two finishes: a chocolate rustication with a smooth, auburn rim or a traditional, smooth walnut stain.

• Finishes: Smooth, Rusticated
• Shapes: 106, 111 KS, 127, 173, 207, 305, 504, 602, 603, 606 KS, 614, 626, 628, 673 KS, 677 KS, 812
• Stem Material: Acrylic
• Filter: 6mm

5. Roma

From Antiquity and empire to Renaissance and cultural center, Rome tells the story of millenia through its architecture, statues, piazzas, and fountains. It's not only Italy's capital; Rome is a city of global renown, history, and prestige, and one to which Savinelli has paid homage in its other series, like the Trevi, the Sistina, and the Piazza di Spagna. While those lines commemorate specific Roman landmarks, though, the Italian marque's Roma series celebrates Rome as a whole with pipes dressed in a crisp rustication and stately color palette of dark-chocolate stain contrasted by a smooth, auburn rim. Iconically traditional and reservedly elegant, Savinelli's Roma pipes are distinguished further by trim brass accent rings and vulcanite stems emblazoned with the Italian marque's usual coat-of-arms logo but with an "R" in the middle to honor the line's namesake. Furthermore, for those who appreciate acrylic stems and a slightly more vibrant aesthetic, Savinelli's Roma Lucite series features the same finish and accents but with acrylic stems of shimmering satin hues.

• Finishes: Rusticated
• Shapes: 101, 104, 106, 109, 110, 111 EX, 111 KS, 114 KS, 122, 123, 127, 128, 129, 141 KS, 173, 207, 305, 310 KS, 311 KS, 313, 315 EX, 315 KS, 316 KS, 320 KS, 401, 412 KS, 413 KS, 504, 506, 510 EX, 513 KS, 601, 602, 603, 606 EX, 606 KS, 611 EX, 611 KS, 614, 616 KS, 620, 622 KS, 623, 626, 628, 673 KS, 677 KS, 702, 704, 706, 707 KS, 802, 804 KS, 806, 812, 816 KS, 904 KS, 920 KS
• Stem Material: Vulcanite
• Filter: 6mm

4. Churchwarden

The Churchwarden design is characterized by its extra-long stem, promoting a comfortable smoking posture and allowing smoke to cool as it travels through the elongated airway. As such, pipe smokers often reach for a Churchwarden when desiring a relaxing smoking session, especially with a good book — the lengthy stem keeping the bowl and smoke out of the way. Savinelli's Churchwarden series features an array of Churchwarden designs across smooth and rusticated finishes, all fitted to jet-black acrylic stems. While the Italian marque's Qandale line also features Churchwarden designs, that series prioritizes a certain Old-World aesthetic; whereas, the standard Churchwarden line presents pipes in a more minimalist style, hearkening to the sleek and simple clay tavern pipes of yesteryear.

• Finishes: Smooth, Black Rusticated, Brown Rusticated
• Shapes: 104, 202, 313, 401, 403, 404, 601, 901, 921
• Stem Material: Acrylic
• Filter: None

3. Bing's Favorite

The Bing's Billiard is a specific Billiard rendition made famous by Bing Crosby and characterized by a Liverpool stummel fitted to a longer style of tapered stem. The celebrity was often seen smoking such a design, and ever since, it's been associated with the legendary crooner. In honor of Crosby and his signature pipe, the Bing's Favorite from Savinelli stays true to those defining aspects but adds a slight bend to the stem for more comfortable balance when clenched. Furthermore, most Bing's Favorite renditions also pay tribute to Crosby's love for golf, with a golf-inspired logo on the stem: Crosby competed in both the British and U.S. Amateur Championships, and the Savinelli Bing's Favorite beautifully combines his two favorite pastimes.

• Finishes: Smooth, Rusticated
• Shapes: Bing's Favorite
• Stem Material: Acrylic, Vulcanite
• Filter: 6mm

2. Alligator

Evocative finishes are a staple within Italian pipe making, with dramatic rustication styles pioneered and championed by Italian marque's across the decades. Savinelli's Alligator series contributes to that prestige with a unique blend of smooth-polished panels and deep, rusticated channels that evoke the scaly, rugged hide of its namesake. Furthermore, the line's colorful stains enhance that eye-catching appeal alongside a trim brass accent and vibrant, acrylic stem which features a stenciled silhouette of an alligator.

• Finishes: Blue, Brown, Green, Red
• Shapes: 111 KS, 114 KS, 128, 140 KS, 141 KS, 207, 310 KS, 311 KS, 315 KS, 316 KS, 320 KS, 412 KS, 513 KS, 602, 606 KS, 614, 622 KS, 626, 673 KS, 677 KS, 707 KS, 804 KS, 904 KS
• Stem Material: Acrylic
• Filter: 6mm

1. Punto Oro

Comprising only one tenth of Savinelli's pipe production, the Punto Oro series represents some of the Italian marque's finest pieces, second only to the superlative Giubileo d'Oro line. Each Punto Oro pipe is fashioned from Mediterranean briar that's been aged for over three years before passing a rigorous inspection process that considers engineering, craftsmanship, and grain orientation to ensure the strictest quality standards. Marked by brass-dot stem logos, Punto Oro pipes are among Savinelli's most prized and collectible offerings available across the marque's iconic shapes.

• Finishes: Natural, Bordeaux, Sandblasted
• Shapes: Bing's Favorite, Churchwarden, Petite, 101, 104, 105, 106, 110, 111 KS, 112, 114 KS, 122, 123, 127, 128, 129, 138, 141 KS, 144 KS, 145 KS, 173, 202, 207, 209 KS, 305, 310, 310 KS, 311 KS, 313, 315 KS, 316 KS, 320 KS, 321, 345 KS, 401, 402, 404, 409, 412 KS, 413 KS, 504, 510 KS, 513 KS, 601, 602, 603, 606 KS, 607 KS, 609, 613, 614, 616 KS, 620, 621, 622 KS, 623, 624 KS, 626, 628, 636, 641 KS, 642, 644 KS, 645 KS, 670 KS, 673 KS, 677 KS, 701, 702, 703 KS, 704, 706, 707 KS, 802, 803 KS, 804 KS, 806, 812, 904 KS, 910 KS, 920, 920 KS
• Stem Material: Acrylic, Vulcanite
• Filter: 6mm, None