In the glass
What it pairs with
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Brasato
Braised beef matches the wine's structure. -
Roast guinea fowl
Delicate game suits the perfumed Nebbiolo. -
Aged Toma
Alpine cheese frames the red fruit.
How to serve Matteo Correggia Roero Riserva Roche d'Ampsej
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. Brasato, Roast guinea fowl, Aged Toma. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Roche d'Ampsej is Matteo Correggia's flagship Roero Riserva, a benchmark Nebbiolo from the sandy soils of the Roero on the left bank of the Tanaro.
- 1989 — Correggia establishes Roche d'Ampsej as the estate's flagship Roero
Facts
- Producer
- Matteo Correggia
- Grapes
- Nebbiolo (100%)
- Classification
- Roero DOCG
- ABV
- 14.5%
- Price
- EUR 45 to 80 at retail
- Drinking window
- 8 to 25 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1989
Scores
- Vinous 93 (2019 vintage, reviewed 2023)
Frequently asked about Matteo Correggia Roero Riserva Roche d'Ampsej
What does Matteo Correggia Roero Riserva Roche d'Ampsej taste like?
Structurally full-bodied, firm tannins, high acidity with a long finish. The estate's flagship Roero Riserva, a 100% Nebbiolo from sandy Roero soils giving a perfumed, structured red that has earned consistent critic acclaim.
When should I drink Matteo Correggia Roero Riserva Roche d'Ampsej?
Drink 8 to 25 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 Riserva Roche d'Ampsej?
Brasato is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Roast guinea fowl and Aged Toma. Braised beef matches the wine's structure.
What grapes are in Matteo Correggia Roero Riserva Roche d'Ampsej?
The blend is Nebbiolo (100%). The wine is classified as Roero DOCG.