COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2018
GRAPE
Nebbiolo, Uva Rara, Vespolina
PRODUCER
AZIENDA VITIVINICOLA CONTERNO GATTINARA CANTINE NERVI SOC. AGR. SRL
REGION
Piemonte
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Conterno Vigna Valferana Cantine Nervi 2018 is a red wine from the Gattinara DOCG appellation in Piedmont, Italy. Cantine Nervi, established in 1905, is the oldest winery in Gattinara and was acquired by Giacomo Conterno in 2018. The wine originates from the Vigna Valferana vineyard. The primary grape is Nebbiolo (locally known as Spanna), with a small percentage allowed from Uva Rara and Vespolina. Gattinara wines are recognized for their distinct minerality and aging capacity.
ALCOHOL
14.5%
AVG. PRICE
€130
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
18-20°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Oldest winery in Gattinara.
Fact 02
Acquired by the renowned Conterno family in 2018.
Fact 03
Vigna Valferana signifies a specific vineyard site.
Fact 04
Gattinara wines are often compared to Barolo and Barbaresco.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Conterno Vigna Valferana Cantine Nervi 2018 follows traditional Gattinara DOCG methods. Nebbiolo, the primary grape, is harvested in October. Fermentation occurs in large oak casks. The wine undergoes extended maceration to extract color, flavor, and tannins. Aging is a significant component, with a minimum of 35 months required for Gattinara DOCG, including at least 24 months in barrel, typically large Slavonian oak casks. This process aims to develop the wine's structure and complexity.
