Nervi-Conterno Vigna Valferana Gattinara 2021

Nervi-Conterno Vigna Valferana Gattinara 202195 points Vinous Media Drinking window: 2027 2046 The 2021 Gattinara Vigna Valferana is absolutely gorgeous. A wine of energy, tension and cut, the 2021 is immediately captivating. Crushed rocks, iron, slate, white pepper and mint all race across the palate. The persistent, intensely saline finish is a thing of beauty. The Valferana is a Gattinara for readers who enjoy reds built on energy and tension. This is so expressive, even in the early going.

south of Épernay

but with Viura planted on the higher elevated end of the vine rows

Geology: Soils of grey marl from the Cretaceous period

silky tannins and lively acidity give the wine freshness and length

persistent finish reflect the distinctive character of this cuvée

With all of Luis’s work

Clos Cibonne became synonymous with Tibouren and received special permission from the A

and climbing up to the Chemin des Pitures

because not being blended with younger wines means the wine has a faster development

and a finish of great grace

and subtle savory herbs

and never for a month before the harvest to help preserve the native yeasts existent on the grapes that help start fermentation