Gattinara is a distinct DOCG north of Barolo in the northern Piedmont region, known for Nebbiolo grown on steep, south-facing hillsides with granite and slate soils that impart mineral complexity. The Conterno and Nervi families have longstanding connections to Gattinara winemaking. Vineyards are traditionally farmed with careful site selection focused on mature vines that express terroir character. The 2022 vintage in Piedmont was warm and generally favourable, with good ripeness achieved. Nebbiolo from Gattinara typically shows fresher acidity and more delicate tannin structure compared to Barolo, reflecting the northern climate and soil mineralogy.

Gattinara Nebbiolo follows the traditional Piedmontese model of whole-cluster or lightly-crushed fruit fermentation in temperature-controlled tanks using commercial or native yeasts. Maceration periods extend from three to four weeks to extract colour and develop the wine's characteristic structure. Following fermentation, the wine is aged in large Slavonian oak casks, typically for 12–18 months, allowing gradual oxidative evolution and tannin maturation without new-wood influence. After cask maturation, the wine may see a short period in bottle before release to permit tertiary flavour development.