For what its worth, I have an Iwan Ries pipe made by Savinelli, and it's a great smoker. It's stamped "Iwan Ries" and "Made in Italy" along with a Savinelli shape number, though no "Savinelli" stamp. Iwan Ries is a very reputable tobacconist, and I would not hesitate to try anything they would put their name on, though I am not familiar with the line you're asking about.