Nervi Conterno Gattinara Vigna Valferana 2021

Gattinara Valferana is a still red wine with an ancient tradition. It is produced in the province of Vercelli in the municipality of the same name, making it a DOCG red wine from the Piedmont region. Gattinara Valferana from the Nervi winery is made in the Valferana vineyard, originally called Val Florana, right below Monte Rosa. And it is precisely the proximity of such a high mountain that, combined with the magnificent exposure to the sun's rays, creates a microclimate where Nebbiolo grapes tend to thrive. In fact, Gattinara is made 100% from Nebbiolo grapes, which in this particular production area are called uva spanna. This is the production process for Gattinara Valferana carried out by the Piedmontese winery Nervi: it begins with destemming and gentle pressing, followed by fermentation in temperature-controlled steel tanks. After vinification, the wine ages for three years in large oak barrels, followed by further maturation in old concrete vats. A further 3-6 months in the bottle allows the product to reach the heights of quality renowned throughout Italy and beyond. Gattinara tastes best after around ten years, but the producer promises a much longer shelf life for its wine, naturally without losing its exceptional qualities.