Cantine Nervi, Gattinara 2015 Magnum

Nervi was founded in 1906, when this part of northern Piemonte had more area under vine than the Langhe. After a disastrous hailstorm in 1905, Luigi Nervi bought vineyards at low prices and laid the foundations for one of the region’s greatest producers. The estate was purchased by Roberto Conterno of the fabled Giacomo Conterno winery in 2018. The property’s 28 hectares of vineyard, 22 of which are in production, are planted primarily to Nebbiolo (known locally as Spanna) on volcanic soils against the backdrop of Monte Rosa. Roberto decided to acquire the estate after having been involved as a consultant with the previous owner, a Norwegian entrepreneur who had attempted to return the property to its former glory. Roberto’s mark is already present on these wines and, under his ownership, we can expect to see this estate develop into one of the best in Piemonte.