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Nervi-Conterno, Gattinara Valferana, 2018

Red Wine from Piedmont, Italy
by Nervi-Conterno
$179.00
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From the Valferana vineyard, boasting volcanic soils with clay and minerals, this is 100% high-altitude Nebbiolo aged in giant casks for 49 months. Approachable now but will cellar nicely.

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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

    2018

  • Size

    750ml

  • Farming Practice

    Organic

  • Style

    Floral , Tannic

  • Sweetness

    Dry

  • Body

    Full Bodied

Flatiron's Take

From the Importer

What Polaner Selections has to say about this wine:

VINEYARDThe best grapes from the Valferana cru are selected for this bottling.SOILVolcanic soil rich in minerals and clay - with good drainage.VITICULTUREHand harvested.VINIFICATIONGentle destemming and crushing. Fermentation in truncated conical oak vats at controlled temperature.AGINGAged for about four years in large, wood vats.

Tasting Notes & Food Pairings

Perfect Pairings

Grilled steak, roasted lamb, mushroom risotto, herb-crusted pork, Parmigiano-Reggiano

Tasting Profile

Deep ruby with aromas of dark cherry, plum, and mineral notes. Medium-bodied with fine-grained tannins, flavors of red and black fruits, earthy undertones, and good structure with a dry, persistent finish.

In early 2018, Nebbiolo lovers everywhere became happier than a pig in truffles, when news broke that Roberto Conterno, of iconic Barolo cantina Giacomo Conterno, had officially purchased the historic Nervi estate in Gattinara.

One of Roberto’s many admirable traits is his commitment to uphold the meticulous standards that have earned the Conterno family wines their legendary status. He does not take expansion lightly, acquiring new vineyards with a level of deliberation and forethought that would make Daniel Day-Lewis’ role choices seem like hasty decisions.

In fact, Roberto has had a long relationship with Nervi, as somewhat of an unofficial advisor and close friend for many years prior to becoming the winemaker of this ancient estate, with holdings in the appellation’s most revered crus.

Of the ‘Alto Piemonte’ regions (those north of Barolo in the foothills of the Alps separating Italy and Switzerland), Gattinara is arguably the most exciting, thanks to its unique terroir: a vein of volcanic gravel, on steep, high-elevation slopes. The effect of extreme climate swings coax a distinct minerality and a tender fragility from nebbiolo, all without compromising their longevity. Indeed, some of the finest old nebbiolo we’ve experienced have been Nervi bottlings dating back to the cantina’s heydays of the 50’s and 60’s.

While talk of great terroir is certainly relevant, what cannot be overstated is that Conterno is unquestionably one of the greatest winemakers in the world.

Unfortunately, there have never really been days of affordable Conterno nebbiolo...until now. His masterful approach and studious dedication makes this third bottling of Nervi-Conterno a truly exciting chapter.

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