Nervi Conterno Vigna Valferana, Gattinara DOCG, Italy 2019 Huasa de Pilen Alto Dried apricot

Dried apricot

yet subtle

This wine hails from a hot vintage and does not show the extreme energy or momentum that this grape is capable of in a cooler growing season

The other is the ripe

The Lessona is easy to drink young but will age for many years if you prefer to cellar

Nervi Conterno Vigna Valferana, Gattinara DOCG, Italy 2019 Huasa de Pilen Alto Dried apricotThe 2019 Gattinara Valferrana is a dark, potent wine. It deftly marries fruit intensity with elegance, with deep notes of lavender, spice, menthol and crushed rocks. Time in the glass is works wonders here. If anything, I may have underestimated this last year! 96 Pts Vinous