Nervi Conterno Gattinara Vigna Valferana 2020 1.5L (1.5L)

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Producer	Nervi
Country	Italy
Region	Piemonte
Varietal	Nebbiolo
Vintage	2020
Sku	RD13236
Size	1.5L

 

This magnum bottling opens with a luminous garnet rim transforming into ruby‑brick at the edges. Aromatically it is lifted and refined—rose petal, wild cherry, pomegranate, chalk dust, white pepper and crushed red‑stone minerality dominate. On the palate it presents a finely‑etched structure: bright acidity frames a core of red berry compote and bitter cherry, overlaid with gentle violet and liquorice twists. The mid‑palate reveals slate‑derived minerality, iron filigree and a saline tang that give the wine a steely precision unusual in young Nebbiolo. Tannins are firm but polished, offering backbone without aggression; in the 3‑L format the texture is expansive and layered. The finish carries a long echo of iron shavings, cherry pit, dried herbs and a whisper of underbrush; this is a wine built for decades yet already compelling for the patient drinker.

Nestled in the high‑altitude volcanic slopes of Gattinara in northern Piedmont, the historic Cantine Nervi estate has been revitalized under the guidance of Roberto Conterno (of the legendary Conterno family). Their tiny holdings in the prized Valferana cru—known for porphyry‑rich soils and brisk alpine exposure—are farmed with meticulous care, ultra‑low yields, and traditional cellar practices that emphasize purity of terroir. The estate blends tradition with precision, fermenting Nebbiolo in truncated conical oak vats, extended maceration, and ageing in large casks, all aimed at crafting Nebbiolo of finesse, minerality and longevity. Under Conterno’s stewardship since 2018, Nervi has elevated its single‑vineyard cuvées to new heights, making them among Piemonte’s most sought‑after rares.