Gattinara DOCG 2023

Nervi Conterno Gattinara is produced from 100% Nebbiolo, known locally as Spanna, grown across the estate’s holdings in the Garavoglie and Casacce crus, with fruit declassified from the single-vineyard Molsino and Valferana plots also contributing to the blend. The vineyards sit on volcanic porphyry and granite soils, rich in iron, zinc, and magnesium, at altitudes around 300 to 400 metres above sea level in the Alto Piemonte zone. Winemaking follows a traditional approach: fermentation with pump-overs and periodic rack-and-return, maceration lasting three to four weeks, and ageing in large neutral oak botti for 30 to 34 months before bottling. Under DOCG rules, the wine cannot be released until a minimum of three years after the harvest. Roberto Conterno, who acquired the historic Nervi estate, applies the same uncompromising standards here as at his Giacomo Conterno property in Serralunga d’Alba. The result is a structured, mineral-driven Nebbiolo that rewards patience in the cellar.