Nervi Conterno Gattinara Vigna Valferana 2020

Nervi Conterno Gattinara Vigna Valferana 2020Most people know Piemonte for Barolo and Barbaresco but theres another DOCG up in Northern Piemonte that crafts exquisitely lifted and luminous 100% Nebbiolo red wines: Gattinara. This 2020 vintage from the regions oldest winery offers penetrating acid, wicked minerality, and incredible aromatics all for the lowest price in the U. S. Founded in 1906 by Luigi Nervi in the heart of Gattinara a historic Northern Piemonte appellation cradled by alpine

You’ll get a smoky sweet sagebrush aroma followed by this whisper of baby powder that opens everything up with a big soft hug

married the daughter of Stags Leap’s royalty Jim Regusci – giving Matt even greater access to some of Napa Valley’s top vineyards

Ohmine 2 Grain boasts a juicy taste reminiscent of pear and white peaches

The ONLY downside – we don’t have much

The 2019 Larner Grenache and Larner Red Blend both come from – you guessed it – Larner Vineyard in Ballard Canyon

and down across the valley towards my family’s past

silky tannins

this Pinot emphasizes tart cherry

chalky minerals

established the winery in Asti in 1956

you’ll find the likes of Domaine Rapet for about $90

slightly savory profile — think bay leaf