Nervi Conterno - Gattinara Vigna Valferana 2019
Price: $169.96
| Producer | Nervi Conterno |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Piedmont |
| Varietal | Nebbiolo |
| Vintage | 2019 |
| Sku | 602352 |
| Size | 750ml |
Roberto Conterno, was excited to be able to get his hands on the historic Nervi estate in 2018. The estate is the oldest in Gattinara (1906) and stood out to Roberto in part because of its history of success but, also because of the unique terroir. Opposite to Barbaresco and Barolo, Gattinara is comprised of a unique volcanic based soil at altitude. The vineyards at Nervi combine those characteristics with traditional approach in the cellar that includes extended aging in large oak barrels.
Valferana's aspect tilts towards the west and is the cooler of the two vineyards. It's grace has been known since 1231. Molsino, known since the 15th century has a more southerly exposure. It is more powerful of the two and also considered amongst the top Gattinara vineyards.
Antonio Galloni: 96 Points
Nov 23
The 2019 Gattinara Valferrana is a dark, potent wine. If feftly marries fruit intensity with elegance, with deep notes of lavender, spice, menthol and crushed rocks. Time in the glass is works wonders here. If anything, I may have underestimated this last year!
June 23
A wine of soaring intensity, the 2019 Gattinara Valferrana opens with intensely floral aromatics that are immediately alluring. Bright red-fleshed fruit, chalk and mint lend notable inner sweetness. At times, the Valferrana is quite potent, in other moments it presents notable finesse. That counterpoint makes for an absolutely compelling Gattinara that readers will want in their cellars.
