2018 Giacomo Conterno Nervi Gattinara Vigna Valferana Magnum
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| Type of Wine | Red |
|---|---|
| Country | Italy |
| Region | |
| Appellation | |
| Winery | |
| Vintage | 2018 |
| Grape | |
| Content (Alc) | 1.5 ltr (14.5%) |
| Drink window | 2026 - 2048 |
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The 2018 Giacomo Conterno Nervi Gattinara Vigna Valferana is an exceptional expression of the Nebbiolo grape, originating from the Gattinara DOCG in Piedmont, Italy. This wine is produced by Nervi-Conterno, the oldest winery in Gattinara, founded in 1906 and owned by Roberto Conterno of the famous Cantina Giacomo since 2018. The Vigna Valferana vineyard is west-facing and located at an altitude of between 300 and 350 meters. The vineyard is characterized by volcanic soils and slightly cooler conditions, resulting in a tight and very focused expression of Nebbiolo.
Colour: Bright ruby ​​red with garnet reflections.
Nose: Expressive aromas of red fruits such as cherries, complemented by notes of cinnamon, rose petals, blood orange, mint and white pepper.
Taste: Complex and deep, with a core of red fruit supported by tannic structures. The wine offers a full expression of Nebbiolo from Gattinara, with additional tannic structure that contributes to the aging potential.
This is a 1.5 liter magnum. Even more festive, tastier and with a longer drinking window.
Italo Nervi opened his winery in 1906 with vineyards that had been in the family since 1679. He was the first in the Gattinara region. Nervi and his succeeding generations have continued to build on the reputation of the winery. It is the oldest and best winery in Gattinara in Alto Piemonte, the northern part of Piedmont. In 2018, all eyes were on Gattinara when Roberto Conterno of the famous Barolo winery Giacomo Conterno bought 90% of Nervi, while the then owners Kathrine and Erling Astrup remained partners for 10%. The owners of Nervi were keen to sell their winery on the condition that it would end up in good hands. They found their partner in Roberto Conterno, with whom they had been good friends for years.
FACT: The wine is in our conditioned Wine Warehouse and if you come to pick up the wine you will often also receive a nice discount . You will see your discount immediately when you choose 'Pick up' on the checkout page. We are located in Dordrecht almost next to the A16 with plenty of parking. Click here for our address.
Specifications
| Type of Wine | Red |
|---|---|
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Piemonte |
| Appellation | Gattinara |
| Icons | Icon Italy |
| Winery | Giacomo Conterno |
| Grape | Nebbiolo |
| Biological certified | No |
| Natural wine | No |
| Vegan | No |
| Vintage | 2018 |
| Drinking as of | 2026 |
| Drinking till | 2048 |
| Alcohol % | 14.5 |
| Alcohol free/low | No |
| Content | 1.5 ltr |
| Oak aging | Yes |
| Sparkling | No |
| Dessert wine | No |
| Closure | Cork |
| Parker rating | 95 |
| Vinous rating | 96 |
| Tasting Profiles | Aards, Boers, Complex, Droog, Houtgerijpt, Krachtig, Mineraal, Rood fruit, Tannines |
| Drink moments | Indruk maken, Lekker luxe |
Professional Reviews
Parker
The Wine Advocate
RP 95
Reviewed by:
Monica Larner
Release Price:
NA
Drink Date:
2024 - 2042
As all Nebbiolo lovers know well, this mighty Piedmont grape is especially sensitive to place. That's the main takeaway with the Conterno Nervi 2018 Gattinara Vigna Valferana. This is a west-facing vineyard at 300 to 350 meters in altitude that is characterized by volcanic soils and slightly cooler conditions, resulting in an etched and very focused expression of Nebbiolo (as opposed to Molsino that tends to be open-knit and more concentrated). Valferana is tightly chiseled and crisp, with blue flower, sour cherry, tobacco smoke, underbrush and candied orange peel. The wine offers a complete picture of the grape from Gattinara with some extra tannic edge to carry it through the years.
In keeping with the evolution of this producer, I had changed the brand name from Nervi to Nervi Conterno to reflect what you see on the newly redesigned front labels of the new releases. Starting with the 2018 vintage, the name is once again modified as Conterno Nervi (switching the two words), and I have once again recorded this change in our database. All the wines in this report fall under the header Conterno Nervi, although the older vintages still read just Nervi, or Nervi with the name Conterno in smaller print on the front label. This progressive graphic evolution falls in step with the production control gained by Roberto Conterno in the immediate vintages following his acquisition of Nervi. I tasted the two cru expressions, Vigne Molsino and Valferana, before their commercial release during my visit to the winery in Gattinara this past summer. The big news is the addition of a new rosé sparkling wine that you will find reviewed here for the first time.
Published: Nov 30, 2021
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Vinous
96
Drinking Window
2028 - 2048
From: Alto Piemonte, Valtellina & Points North (Mar 2022)
The 2018 Gattinara Vigna Valferana is explosive right out of the glass. Supporting veins of tannin carry a core of red fruit, cinnamon, rose petal, blood orange, mint and white pepper. The Valferana is complex and wonderfully deep from start to finish. Valferana is the cooler of the two single vineyard Gattinaras that are bottled separately here. The 2018 is a special wine.
- By Antonio Galloni on March 2022
I fully expected that Roberto Conterno would elevate quality at Nervi upon his acquisition of the winery in 2018. What I did not expect was that the change would happen so fast and that the makeover would be so extreme. A historic estate, Nervi had fallen on rough times in which quality was all over the place. Before his acquisition, Conterno had started consulting on an informal basis for the former owners, so he had a running start. Even so, the investments here have been considerable and include a new winery and a state of the art bottling line, which means Conterno owns two more of these gleaming machines than most wineries around the world. It was not that long ago that Conterno answered all phone calls himself at the family winery in Monforte. Since then, he has elevated the wines at two estates through passion, conviction and relentless drive. Just as impressively, though, Conterno has built a strong team to execute on his vision. The importance of that can’t possibly be overstated. As for the 2018 Gattinaras, they are special wines that very much merit your consideration.
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Giacomo Conterno is an iconic Italian wine producer based in the Barolo wine region of Piedmont, Italy. The winery is known for its traditional winemaking practices and dedication to producing high-quality Barolo's.
History of Giacomo Conterno
The winery was founded in 1908 by Giacomo Conterno in the town of Monforte d'Alba, located in the heart of the Barolo wine region in Piedmont, Italy. In its early years, the winery focused on making wines from Nebbiolo, the main grape variety used in the production of Barolo. After the death of Giacomo Conterno in 1930, his son Giovanni Conterno took over the estate. Giovanni continued the family tradition of producing high quality Barolo's. An important milestone for the winery was the acquisition of the Cascina Francia vineyard in the 1970s. Located in the municipality of Serralunga d'Alba, this vineyard became an important source for some of Giacomo Conterno's most prestigious wines. In the 1980s, a divorce occurred within the Conterno family, leading to the creation of two separate wineries, Giacomo Conterno and Aldo Conterno. Aldo, Giovanni's brother, subsequently founded his own successful winery.
Giacomo Conterno, under the leadership of Giovanni's son Roberto Conterno, continued the family's focus on traditional winemaking methods.
Production by Giacomo Conterno
Giacomo Conterno is often associated with the traditional style of Barolo production. Traditional Barolo is characterized by longer maceration periods and aging in large Slavonian oak barrels. These practices contribute to wines with complex flavors, firm tannins and excellent aging potential. It also has to do with the specific vineyards of the winery. The winery is located in the municipality of Monforte d'Alba, one of the most important areas within Barolo. Giacomo Conterno's specific vineyards include some of the best crus (individual vineyards) in the region, including the famous Cascina Francia vineyard. The estate's dedication to specific vineyards emphasizes the importance of terroir in the production of their wines. The Cascina Francia vineyard is also particularly important to Giacomo Conterno. The wines produced from this vineyard are highly sought after for their depth, structure and aging potential. Cascina Francia has been a major source for some of the estate's most prestigious Barolo wines.
Philosophy of Giacomo Conterno
Giacomo Conterno is known for his minimalist and traditional winemaking approach. The winery typically uses long maceration periods, maturation in large Slavonian oak barrels for an extended period and minimal intervention to allow the wines to express the characteristics of the terroir. Giacomo Conterno's wines are highly regarded among collectors and enthusiasts for their complexity and ability to showcase the unique characteristics of the region. The estate has played a major role in shaping Barolo's reputation as one of Italy's finest wine regions.
The 2018 Giacomo Conterno Nervi Gattinara Vigna Valferana is an exceptional expression of the Nebbiolo grape, originating from the Gattinara DOCG in Piedmont, Italy. This wine is produced by Nervi-Conterno, the oldest winery in Gattinara, founded in 1906 and owned by Roberto Conterno of the famous Cantina Giacomo since 2018. The Vigna Valferana vineyard is west-facing and located at an altitude of between 300 and 350 meters. The vineyard is characterized by volcanic soils and slightly cooler conditions, resulting in a tight and very focused expression of Nebbiolo.
Colour: Bright ruby ​​red with garnet reflections.
Nose: Expressive aromas of red fruits such as cherries, complemented by notes of cinnamon, rose petals, blood orange, mint and white pepper.
Taste: Complex and deep, with a core of red fruit supported by tannic structures. The wine offers a full expression of Nebbiolo from Gattinara, with additional tannic structure that contributes to the aging potential.
This is a 1.5 liter magnum. Even more festive, tastier and with a longer drinking window.
Italo Nervi opened his winery in 1906 with vineyards that had been in the family since 1679. He was the first in the Gattinara region. Nervi and his succeeding generations have continued to build on the reputation of the winery. It is the oldest and best winery in Gattinara in Alto Piemonte, the northern part of Piedmont. In 2018, all eyes were on Gattinara when Roberto Conterno of the famous Barolo winery Giacomo Conterno bought 90% of Nervi, while the then owners Kathrine and Erling Astrup remained partners for 10%. The owners of Nervi were keen to sell their winery on the condition that it would end up in good hands. They found their partner in Roberto Conterno, with whom they had been good friends for years.
FACT: The wine is in our conditioned Wine Warehouse and if you come to pick up the wine you will often also receive a nice discount . You will see your discount immediately when you choose 'Pick up' on the checkout page. We are located in Dordrecht almost next to the A16 with plenty of parking. Click here for our address.
| Type of Wine | Red |
|---|---|
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Piemonte |
| Appellation | Gattinara |
| Icons | Icon Italy |
| Winery | Giacomo Conterno |
| Grape | Nebbiolo |
| Biological certified | No |
| Natural wine | No |
| Vegan | No |
| Vintage | 2018 |
| Drinking as of | 2026 |
| Drinking till | 2048 |
| Alcohol % | 14.5 |
| Alcohol free/low | No |
| Content | 1.5 ltr |
| Oak aging | Yes |
| Sparkling | No |
| Dessert wine | No |
| Closure | Cork |
| Parker rating | 95 |
| Vinous rating | 96 |
| Tasting Profiles | Aards, Boers, Complex, Droog, Houtgerijpt, Krachtig, Mineraal, Rood fruit, Tannines |
| Drink moments | Indruk maken, Lekker luxe |
Parker
The Wine Advocate
RP 95
Reviewed by:
Monica Larner
Release Price:
NA
Drink Date:
2024 - 2042
As all Nebbiolo lovers know well, this mighty Piedmont grape is especially sensitive to place. That's the main takeaway with the Conterno Nervi 2018 Gattinara Vigna Valferana. This is a west-facing vineyard at 300 to 350 meters in altitude that is characterized by volcanic soils and slightly cooler conditions, resulting in an etched and very focused expression of Nebbiolo (as opposed to Molsino that tends to be open-knit and more concentrated). Valferana is tightly chiseled and crisp, with blue flower, sour cherry, tobacco smoke, underbrush and candied orange peel. The wine offers a complete picture of the grape from Gattinara with some extra tannic edge to carry it through the years.
In keeping with the evolution of this producer, I had changed the brand name from Nervi to Nervi Conterno to reflect what you see on the newly redesigned front labels of the new releases. Starting with the 2018 vintage, the name is once again modified as Conterno Nervi (switching the two words), and I have once again recorded this change in our database. All the wines in this report fall under the header Conterno Nervi, although the older vintages still read just Nervi, or Nervi with the name Conterno in smaller print on the front label. This progressive graphic evolution falls in step with the production control gained by Roberto Conterno in the immediate vintages following his acquisition of Nervi. I tasted the two cru expressions, Vigne Molsino and Valferana, before their commercial release during my visit to the winery in Gattinara this past summer. The big news is the addition of a new rosé sparkling wine that you will find reviewed here for the first time.
Published: Nov 30, 2021
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Vinous
96
Drinking Window
2028 - 2048
From: Alto Piemonte, Valtellina & Points North (Mar 2022)
The 2018 Gattinara Vigna Valferana is explosive right out of the glass. Supporting veins of tannin carry a core of red fruit, cinnamon, rose petal, blood orange, mint and white pepper. The Valferana is complex and wonderfully deep from start to finish. Valferana is the cooler of the two single vineyard Gattinaras that are bottled separately here. The 2018 is a special wine.
- By Antonio Galloni on March 2022
I fully expected that Roberto Conterno would elevate quality at Nervi upon his acquisition of the winery in 2018. What I did not expect was that the change would happen so fast and that the makeover would be so extreme. A historic estate, Nervi had fallen on rough times in which quality was all over the place. Before his acquisition, Conterno had started consulting on an informal basis for the former owners, so he had a running start. Even so, the investments here have been considerable and include a new winery and a state of the art bottling line, which means Conterno owns two more of these gleaming machines than most wineries around the world. It was not that long ago that Conterno answered all phone calls himself at the family winery in Monforte. Since then, he has elevated the wines at two estates through passion, conviction and relentless drive. Just as impressively, though, Conterno has built a strong team to execute on his vision. The importance of that can’t possibly be overstated. As for the 2018 Gattinaras, they are special wines that very much merit your consideration.
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Giacomo Conterno is an iconic Italian wine producer based in the Barolo wine region of Piedmont, Italy. The winery is known for its traditional winemaking practices and dedication to producing high-quality Barolo's.
History of Giacomo Conterno
The winery was founded in 1908 by Giacomo Conterno in the town of Monforte d'Alba, located in the heart of the Barolo wine region in Piedmont, Italy. In its early years, the winery focused on making wines from Nebbiolo, the main grape variety used in the production of Barolo. After the death of Giacomo Conterno in 1930, his son Giovanni Conterno took over the estate. Giovanni continued the family tradition of producing high quality Barolo's. An important milestone for the winery was the acquisition of the Cascina Francia vineyard in the 1970s. Located in the municipality of Serralunga d'Alba, this vineyard became an important source for some of Giacomo Conterno's most prestigious wines. In the 1980s, a divorce occurred within the Conterno family, leading to the creation of two separate wineries, Giacomo Conterno and Aldo Conterno. Aldo, Giovanni's brother, subsequently founded his own successful winery.
Giacomo Conterno, under the leadership of Giovanni's son Roberto Conterno, continued the family's focus on traditional winemaking methods.
Production by Giacomo Conterno
Giacomo Conterno is often associated with the traditional style of Barolo production. Traditional Barolo is characterized by longer maceration periods and aging in large Slavonian oak barrels. These practices contribute to wines with complex flavors, firm tannins and excellent aging potential. It also has to do with the specific vineyards of the winery. The winery is located in the municipality of Monforte d'Alba, one of the most important areas within Barolo. Giacomo Conterno's specific vineyards include some of the best crus (individual vineyards) in the region, including the famous Cascina Francia vineyard. The estate's dedication to specific vineyards emphasizes the importance of terroir in the production of their wines. The Cascina Francia vineyard is also particularly important to Giacomo Conterno. The wines produced from this vineyard are highly sought after for their depth, structure and aging potential. Cascina Francia has been a major source for some of the estate's most prestigious Barolo wines.
Philosophy of Giacomo Conterno
Giacomo Conterno is known for his minimalist and traditional winemaking approach. The winery typically uses long maceration periods, maturation in large Slavonian oak barrels for an extended period and minimal intervention to allow the wines to express the characteristics of the terroir. Giacomo Conterno's wines are highly regarded among collectors and enthusiasts for their complexity and ability to showcase the unique characteristics of the region. The estate has played a major role in shaping Barolo's reputation as one of Italy's finest wine regions.