In the glass
What it pairs with
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Agnolotti del plin
Barbera's acidity cuts the rich meat filling. -
Risotto with meat sauce
The wine's structure carries the savoury rice. -
Salumi platter
Acidity refreshes against cured fats.
How to serve Matteo Correggia Barbera d'Alba Marun
Allow 95 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 90 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 16-18°C. Cellar temperature (16-18°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a large Bordeaux-style glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Agnolotti del plin, Risotto with meat sauce, Salumi platter. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Marun is Correggia's flagship Barbera d'Alba from old vines, oak-aged and one of the Roero's most acclaimed Barberas.
- 1990 — Correggia establishes Marun as its flagship Barbera
Facts
- Producer
- Matteo Correggia
- Grapes
- Barbera (100%)
- Classification
- Barbera d'Alba DOC
- ABV
- 14.5%
- Price
- EUR 30 to 50 at retail
- Drinking window
- 5 to 15 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1990
Scores
- Wine Advocate 93 (2022 vintage, reviewed 2024)
Frequently asked about Matteo Correggia Barbera d'Alba Marun
What does Matteo Correggia Barbera d'Alba Marun taste like?
Structurally full-bodied, medium tannins, high acidity with a long finish. A barrel-aged Barbera d'Alba Superiore from old vines, given long skin maceration and oak, a consistently high-scoring serious expression of the grape.
When should I drink Matteo Correggia Barbera d'Alba Marun?
Drink 5 to 15 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Matteo Correggia Barbera d'Alba Marun?
Agnolotti del plin is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Risotto with meat sauce and Salumi platter. Barbera's acidity cuts the rich meat filling.
What grapes are in Matteo Correggia Barbera d'Alba Marun?
The blend is Barbera (100%). The wine is classified as Barbera d'Alba DOC.