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Gattinara

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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.

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Nervi Conterno, Gattinara, Piedmont, Italy, 2017

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Roberto Conterno’s purchase of the historic Cantina Nervi in 2018 signals a new Super-Italian reality, casting a spotlight on th

Nervi Conterno, Gattinara, Piedmont, 2017

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