2014 Nervi Conterno Gattinara Vigneto Molsino
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The 2014 Gattinara Molsino is shy and introverted in its first impression, with quite a bit of intensity lurking in the background. Today, the Molsino is not as expressive as the Valferana, but its day will come. With a bit of aeration, the 2014 starts to show the structure, layers of nuance and resonance that will emerge more fully in time.
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Monica Larner, Wine Advocate
Bruce Sanderson, Wine Spectator
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Roberto Conterno tells me he prefers the 2014 Gattinara Vigna Molsino over his other single-vineyard expression from the Vigna Valferana. I tend to agree given this wine's large span of beautiful aromas. This is a deep and expressive Nebbiolo that starts with plump fruit tones and ends with drying mineral nuances. There is a touch of white pepper too. Bring this one out for pheasant or other game bird roast.
This starts out spicy and savory, with a core of cherry, strawberry, licorice and stone flavors. Consistent from beginning to end, with leather and tobacco accents on the aftertaste. Best from 2020 through 2033. 1,166 cases made.
100% Nebbiolo aged for 40 months in large oak casks. Mid ruby with broad orange rim. A bit like Antoniolo's Osso San Grato 2014 just tasted, with concentrated, spicy cherry fruit and a little perfumed. Sweet cherry fruit and plenty of acidity, supple and with minerally salty notes on the finish. Will probably gain in complexity with a little more age. (WS)