2013 Gattinara Vigna Molsino
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The 2013 Gattinara Molsino is perfumed and nuanced, with silky tannins and striking inner sweetness. Within the Nervi range, the 2013 Molsino is a relatively monolithic young Nebbiolo distinguished by its dense mid-palate and body. Even so, there is plenty of Gattinara salinity and tension, just not quite the explosive aromatics or overall nuance found in the Valferana.
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Monica Larner, Wine Advocate
Jancis Robinson MW
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The Molsino vineyard was planted in 1992 and enjoys a protected position at the heart of a little amphitheater of hills. It is planted at about 400 meters above sea level, but the daytime heat and sunshine settles softly into this unique vineyard basin. The 2013 Gattinara Vigna Molsino shows power, firmness and finesse. These traits suggest that it needs a little more bottle age to further its evolution. Of the two vineyard selections, this wine is probably the most cellar worthy. The bouquet shows tight aromas of cassis, spice and campfire ash. Although Roberto Conterno promises that he will not change the Nervi house style, it will be fascinating to taste this wine in a few years, when it is under the full tutelage of the maker of Monfortino. One thing must be said for both Monfortino and Molsino—these wines benefit from first rate quality of fruit.
100% Nebbiolo. Aged for 40 months in large casks. Maturing mid ruby with bricky rim. Stony, minerally and still a little closed on the nose. A tiny hint of oak. Succulent, elegant fruit that is still holding back a little and with gorgeous crunch and length on the finish. (WS)
The Molsino vineyard was planted in 1992 and enjoys a protected position at the heart of a little amphitheater of hills. It is planted at about 400 meters above sea level, but the daytime heat and sunshine settles softly into this unique vineyard basin. The 2013 Gattinara Vigna Molsino shows power, firmness and finesse. These traits suggest that it needs a little more bottle age to further its evolution. Of the two vineyard selections, this wine is probably the most cellar worthy. The bouquet shows tight aromas of cassis, spice and campfire ash. Although Roberto Conterno promises that he will not change the Nervi house style, it will be fascinating to taste this wine in a few years, when it is under the full tutelage of the maker of Monfortino. One thing must be said for both Monfortino and Molsino—these wines benefit from first rate quality of fruit. May 2018, www.robertparker.com