Nervi-Conterno Il Rosato 2023, Gattinara Piedmont, Italy

Nervi is a historic, benchmark Gattinara producer possessing some of the most prized vineyard holdings in all of the appellation. The winery was founded in 1906 by Italo Nervi and is the oldest Cantina in Gattinara, though many of the vineyards had already been in the family dating back as far as 1679. In 2018, Roberto Conterno bought the winery. The soil in Gattinara is composed largely of volcanic gravel – remnants of an extinct super volcano which collapsed 280 million years ago. The gravel is rich in minerals (iron, zinc, magnesium and manganese) and clay. This volcanic soil imbues a distinct minerality which sets them apart from the neighboring appellations of Ghemme, Lessona and Bramaterra. 2023 vintage: 909% Nebbiolo, 10% Uva Rara sourced from the Molsino, Valferana, Garavoglie, and Casacce vineyards. Grapes are hand-harvested. Vinification: Gentle destemming and crushing. Fermentation in stainless steel vats at controlled temperatures. Macerated for a minimum of 15 days following the completion of alcoholic fermentation. Malolactic fermentation following alcoholic fermentation, in cement vats. Aging: Aged for four months on the lees. Aged at least one month in the bottle before release.