In the glass
What it pairs with
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Fried frog legs
A classic Roero pairing where Arneis cuts the fry. -
Crunchy raw vegetables
Fresh Arneis frames the vegetables. -
Trout
Mineral Arneis suits freshwater fish.
How to serve Matteo Correggia Roero Arneis
Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
- Serve at 8-10°C. Cellar temperature (8-10°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a smaller all-purpose white glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Fried frog legs, Crunchy raw vegetables, Trout. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Matteo Correggia helped restore the reputation of Arneis from the mid-1980s, making it the white emblem of the Roero.
- 1985 — Correggia founds the estate and champions Arneis
Facts
- Producer
- Matteo Correggia
- Grapes
- Arneis (100%)
- Classification
- Roero Arneis DOCG
- ABV
- 13.0%
- Price
- EUR 14 to 22 at retail
- Drinking window
- 1 to 4 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1985
Frequently asked about Matteo Correggia Roero Arneis
What does Matteo Correggia Roero Arneis taste like?
Structurally medium-bodied, medium acidity with a long finish. A reference Roero Arneis from a house that championed the grape, a fresh, dry white expressing Arneis as the Roero's signature variety.
When should I drink Matteo Correggia Roero Arneis?
Drink 1 to 4 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 Roero Arneis?
Fried frog legs is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Crunchy raw vegetables and Trout. A classic Roero pairing where Arneis cuts the fry.
What grapes are in Matteo Correggia Roero Arneis?
The blend is Arneis (100%). The wine is classified as Roero Arneis DOCG.