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Nervi-Conterno, Gattinara, 2017

Red Wine from Piedmont, Italy
by Nervi-Conterno
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Antonio Galloni

94 points

"The 2017 Gattinara is terrific. It will also give readers something to drink without waiting decades. In 2017, the Gattinara is a bit richer than it often is - the result of the warm dry year – but its profile is super-classic. Sweet pipe tobacco, mint, dried herbs, licorice, dried cherry and Alpine herbs fill out its ample frame effortlessly. I would give the 2017 a few years in bottle, but it won’t need more than that to start drinking well. In 2017, Roberto Conterno did not bottle his vineyard-designates. Instead, all the best lots went into the straight Gattinara, an overachieving wine that delivers the goods. I don’t expect the 2017 will be among the most long-lived wines here, but that will hardly be an issue for most readers." —Antonio Galloni

Robert Parker

93 points

"The Conterno Nervi 2017 Gattinara sources its fruit from the volcanic soils of various vineyard sites, including Molsino, Valferana, Garavogloe and Casacce. These sites sit at various elevations in the small valley of hills that surround the town of Gattinara near the Sesia River in an area of beautifully dramatic topography. But these hills also trap the rain, and abundant precipitation (thankfully, no frost or hail, though) was an issue here in Alto Piemonte, Roberto Conterno tells me, more so than in the Langhe that generally saw a hot and dry summer. He did not make the two cru expression in 2017, and all the fruit from those sites ended up in this bottling (or was otherwise sold off). Despite this prelude, I found this wine to be stable and saturated, both in terms of aromatic character and flavor. It shows dark currant and wild plum, with hints of dusty earth, grilled herb and cola. This harvest predates Roberto Conterno's acquisition of Nervi; however, he had played a background role at this historic winery for some years by this point. From that point of view, you start to see the meticulous work to achieve freshness and precision with this Nebbiolo-based wine."

Decanter

94 points

"Roberto Conterno’s purchase of the historic Cantina Nervi in 2018 signals a new Super-Italian reality, casting a spotlight on this underrated denomination. Conterno saw the 2017 vintage through élevage and decided not to bottle the estate’s famous Molsino and Valferana crus separately. With some coaxing, alpine flowers, red cherry and juniper emerge from a dark, earthy backdrop. The palate is further nuanced by bitter roots, chinotto citrus, liquorice bark and a crushed granite mouthfeel. Refined tannins build up, with textural grip closing in on the finish. Tanginess and energy are evident throughout, underscoring the promise of cooler regions as global temperatures rise."

More about Nervi-Conterno

Historic Alto Piemonte Nebbiolo newly stewardded by Roberto Conterno. After buying 90% of the 1906 Nervi estate in 2018, Roberto (of the legendary Giacomo Conterno) invested in a beautiful new cellar and the promise to preserve the house style. The result is wines from historic crus (Molsino, Valferana, dating back to the 1200s) that sing with fresh Nebbiolo character—a Barolo sibling worth your attention.

Wine Details

  • Grape Variety

    Nebbiolo

  • Vintage

    2017

  • Size

    750ml

  • Sweetness

    Dry

  • Body

    Medium Bodied

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