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2018 Nervi Conterno Gattinara Valferana #907832653
93.4
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Based on 11 reviews
Our Notes
Legendary Barolo producer Roberto Conterno recently purchased Nervi, the oldest winery in the Alto Piemonte hamlet of Gattinara, drawn in by the exceptional quality of the nebbiolo. Valferana, one of the top sites in the appellation, was designated as early as 1231 and is revered for the elegant and mineral wines it produces. Grapes are destemmed and pressed to oak vats for a 15-day maceration before aging in large oak for four years; this is a classic alpine expression of the grape, very high toned and aromatic, with firm structure and an impressive future ahead.
Reviews 95 points Wine Advocate "...tightly chiseled and crisp, with blue flower, sour cherry, tobacco smoke, underbrush and candied orange peel. The wine offers a complete picture of the grape from Gattinara with some extra tannic edge to carry it through the years. (ML)" 96 points Vinous "...explosive right out of the glass. Supporting veins of tannin carry a core of red fruit, cinnamon, rose petal, blood orange, mint and white pepper. The Valferana is complex and wonderfully deep from start to finish. (AG)"
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