Roero Rosso Matteo Correggia 2024

The Roero Rosso by Matteo Correggia is a wine born on the left bank of the Tanaro River in Canale d’Alba in the province of Cuneo. The winery is the result of the careful work of the Correggia family, which began its activity with Giovanni Battista, initially the owner of a farm on the hills of Roero. In 1985, Matteo began his activity, inheriting the passion for winemaking, but with an eye towards the future and innovation: he decided to work to enhance the territory of Roero, which had been undervalued until that moment, cultivating while respecting the principles of organic farming and following winemaking styles tailored to the intrinsic characteristics of native grape varieties. In 1989, he embraced the philosophy of the emerging Slow Food movement and it was at this moment that he met Coco Cano, an avant-garde artist who would create all the labels for the winery's bottles. Today, his children manage the business in line with their father's teachings, so that over time his lessons reach future generations.

The vineyards of Roero Rosso by Matteo Correggia grow on soils that have undergone numerous changes over time due to the retreat of marine waters, a phenomenon that has led to significant deposits of sand and gravel with marine sediments and marlstone, creating the ideal conditions for the production of elegant and harmonious wines. The climate is continental with hot and humid summers and harsh winters, also characterized by heavy snowfall and frosts. Human intervention in the vineyard is kept to a minimum and the crops are integrated into a varied and flourishing ecosystem that allows the raw material to unleash all its intrinsic potential. The harvest is manual and takes place between the end of September and the first days of October; in the winery, it macerates in steel for about 6-8 days and then ages for 6 months in second-passage barriques.

In appearance, the Roero Rosso by Matteo Correggia shows a garnet red color with intense reflections. The bouquet of aromas is broad and reminiscent of violet, dried flowers, and notes of white pepper and balsamic herbs; on the palate, it is enveloping, elegant, and intense with a well-present tannin that is well integrated into the drink. It is recommended to pair with traditional Piemontese cuts of red meat cooked in stew and roasted, fresh stuffed pasta dressed with elaborate sauces; it is also interesting with aged cow's milk cheeses. This is a product to be kept in your personal cellar and enjoyed during family gatherings to savor a product that is an ambassador of the Piemontese territory and its most authentic flavors.