Nervi-Conterno Jefferson Spumante Rose 2018

Nervi-Conterno Jefferson Spumante Rosé 2018 is an elegant traditional-method sparkling rosé from one of Piedmont’s most historic estates, reimagined under the stewardship of Barolo legend Roberto Conterno. Crafted in limited quantities, it combines the finesse of Nebbiolo with the complexity and structure usually reserved for great still wines of the region. This bottle brings together heritage and innovation, offering a refined, gastronomic rosé that stands out from more conventional sparkling wines.

Tasting Notes
In the glass, the 2018 Jefferson Spumante Rosé shows a delicate, shimmering salmon-pink hue with fine, persistent bubbles that form a refined mousse. On the nose, it is precise and fragrant, with notes of wild strawberries, pomegranate, blood orange zest and white cherries, layered with hints of rose petals, freshly baked brioche and a subtle mineral, chalky edge. The palate is dry, taut and beautifully balanced, with a vibrant acidity that keeps the wine lively from start to finish. Flavors echo the nose: red berry fruits, citrus peel and a touch of redcurrant, supported by a faint savory, herbal nuance and a gentle almond-like finish. The structure from Nebbiolo gives the wine a fine backbone and length, making it more than just an aperitif-style rosé. Enjoyable now for its energy and freshness, it also has the capacity to develop further complexity over the next 3–5 years, gaining more autolytic notes of pastry and toasted nuts with time in bottle.

Production
Nervi-Conterno is based in Gattinara, in northern Piedmont, where Nebbiolo (locally known as Spanna) thrives on ancient volcanic and rocky soils that lend a distinct minerality and tension to the wines. The grapes for the Jefferson Spumante Rosé are carefully selected and harvested by hand to ensure only healthy, perfectly ripe bunches are used for sparkling production. After a gentle pressing to achieve the pale rosé hue, the base wine is fermented at controlled temperatures in stainless steel to preserve aromatic clarity and freshness. The secondary fermentation takes place in bottle following the traditional method, with an extended period of aging on the lees to build texture, complexity and fine bubbles, before disgorgement and a carefully judged dosage that keeps the style dry and gastronomic.

Food & Serving
This refined sparkling rosé pairs beautifully with a wide range of dishes, from salmon tartare and tuna carpaccio to charcuterie, vitello tonnato, and lightly grilled prawns or scallops. It also works wonderfully with tomato-based seafood pastas, sushi, or soft, bloomy-rind cheeses where its acidity cuts through richness. Serve well-chilled, ideally at 8–10°C, to highlight its precision and freshness. A brief 10–15 minutes in the glass or in an open bottle is sufficient for the wine to reveal its full aromatic range; extended decanting is generally not necessary, though pouring into a larger-bowled sparkling or white-wine glass can enhance nuance.

Producer
Nervi is the oldest officially registered winery in Gattinara, founded in the early 20th century and long recognized as a benchmark producer for Nebbiolo in northern Piedmont. In 2018, the estate entered a new chapter when Roberto Conterno of the famed Barolo estate Giacomo Conterno took ownership, renaming it Nervi-Conterno and bringing his uncompromising approach to quality and terroir expression. Under his guidance, the winery has gained renewed international attention for its precise, ageworthy Nebbiolo-based wines and its thoughtful exploration of styles such as high-quality traditional-method sparkling. Today, Nervi-Conterno stands as a key reference for the Gattinara denomination and a shining example of how historic estates can evolve while remaining deeply rooted in their regional identity.

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