Nervi Conterno
Gattinara Vigna Molsino 2022
Other years:
2021| Denomination | DOCG Gattinara |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Area | Piedmont (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Nebbiolo |
| Aging | 48 months in 10 and 30 hl barrels. |
| Other years | 2021 |
- Name and vintage: Gattinara DOCG 2022, still red wine, 0.75 l, 14% vol
- Vineyard: Nebbiolo grapes from Vigna Molsino, a natural amphitheatre facing south
- Vinification: fermentation in concrete vats with indigenous yeasts; 15% of the grapes are not destemmed
- Ageing: 48 months in large barrels of 10 and 30 hl to impart structure and elegance
- Profile and recognition: hints of myrtle, lavender, cherry and mineral notes; rated 94 points by Vinous
Description
What kind of wine it is
Gattinara Vigna Molsino by Nervi Conterno is a still red wine that expresses the purest essence of Nebbiolo from Upper Piedmont. In the glass, it offers an aromatic profile where notes of myrtle, lavender and cherry blend with hints of blackcurrant, spices and saline nuances. On the palate, it is juicy and enveloping, characterised by a structured and taut texture, supported by rounded tannins. The flavour profile stands out for its marked minerality that accompanies a long and consistent finish.
Where it comes from
This wine originates from the eponymous Piedmontese municipality, in the historic heart of Valsesia. The grapes come from Vigna Molsino, a genuine natural amphitheatre facing south, which ensures optimal ripening of the bunches. The unique characteristics of the soil give an aromatic profile in which fragrant Mediterranean scents combine with rigorous Alpine notes. Nervi Conterno enhances these vineyards to deliver an authentic territorial imprint, evident in the vibrant tension and freshness that characterise the entire tasting experience.
How it is produced
Vinification begins with fermentation in cement vats using indigenous yeasts, with a proportion of whole bunches to enrich the complexity of the profile. This is followed by a slow maturation of forty-eight months in large barrels, a crucial stage to soften the phenolic matter and consolidate the structure. This period in wood perfectly integrates the aromatic components, offering a wine with an intact texture, lively and persistent, capable of maintaining a clean and extremely elegant flavour profile.
History and Curiosities
Founded in 1905, the historic winery Nervi Conterno is a key reference point in Valsesia. This prestigious Gattinara is born in the natural amphitheatre of Vigna Molsino, perfectly south-facing to enhance the character of Nebbiolo. The 2022 vintage, awarded 94 points by Vinous, ferments in cement tanks using indigenous yeasts. The slow ageing of 48 months in barrels shapes a fascinating, taut and enveloping sip, enriched by elegant alpine aromas and sealed by a finish with vibrant and long-lasting minerality.
Awards
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2022
94/100
Vinous is the online guide from Antonio Galloni, one of the world's leading wine connoisseurs.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
16 - 18 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1905
- Oenologist: Roberto Conterno
- Bottles produced: 115.000
- Hectares: 27
Founded in 1905 by Luigi Nervi, the winery has always been a benchmark for Nebbiolo production in Valsesia, also known as the greenest valley in Italy. The vineyards stretch across spectacular purple-hued slopes, due to the presence of quartz porphyry of volcanic origin, which gives the wines a distinct character compared to those from the Langhe or Roero regions.
One of the estate’s most iconic crus is Vigna Molsino, a natural amphitheater facing south, cradling the vines and allowing for slow, complete ripening. In this unique setting, the winery experienced a major turning point in 2018 with the arrival of Roberto Conterno—already renowned for his Barolo production at the Giacomo Conterno winery in Monforte d’Alba. With the acquisition of Nervi and its 27 hectares of vineyards, Conterno chose to invest in the potential of Nebbiolo from Upper Piedmont, helping to elevate the prestige of Gattinara DOCG on an international scale. Read more
| Name | Nervi Conterno Gattinara Vigna Molsino 2022 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red green still |
| Denomination | Gattinara DOCG |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Nebbiolo |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Piedmont |
| Vendor | Nervi Conterno |
| Story | History and Curiosities Founded in 1905, the historic winery Nervi Conterno is a key reference point in Valsesia. This prestigious Gattinara is born in the natural amphitheatre of Vigna Molsino, perfectly south-facing to enhance the character of Nebbiolo. The 2022 vintage, awarded 94 points by Vinous, ferments in cement tanks using indigenous yeasts. The slow ageing of 48 months in barrels shapes a fascinating, taut and enveloping sip, enriched by elegant alpine aromas and sealed by a finish with vibrant and long-lasting minerality. |
| Origin | Gattinara (VC), Piemonte |
| Production technique | Fermentation in concrete tanks (15% unstemmed grapes) with indigenous yeasts; ageing 48 months in 10 and 30 hl barrels |
| Wine making | Fermentation in concrete tanks, with 15% of the grapes not destemmed, and using indigenous yeasts. |
| Aging | 48 months in 10 and 30 hl barrels. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |