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Nervi-Conterno
Gattinara · Piedmont · Italy
Nervi is a historic winery in Gattinara, renowned for its exceptional vineyards and long-standing heritage. Established in 1906 by Italo Nervi, it holds the distinction of being the oldest winery in the area. The estate covers 28.5 hectares, featuring top crus such as Molsino and Valferana, as well as Garavoglie and Casacce, all with deep historical roots. The Nervi family maintained the estate's esteemed reputation until 1991, when it was acquired by Germano Bocciolone.
“In 2011, a group of investors led by wine enthusiast Erling Astrup took over, striving to enhance the quality of Nervi wines with guidance from Roberto Conterno.”
In 2018, Conterno himself purchased the winery, recognizing the opportunity to uphold and elevate its legacy. Together with his sons, Roberto Conterno applies the same meticulous care to Nervi wines as he does to those of the Giacomo Conterno estate, ensuring they continue to embody tradition, purity, and age-worthiness. The Gattinara region received DOC status in 1967 and was upgraded to DOCG in 1990. The area's soil, composed of mineral-rich volcanic gravel, imparts a distinct minerality to the wines, differentiating them from those of neighbouring regions such as Ghemme, Lessona, and Bramaterra.
