# La Val dei Preti (Matteo Correggia)

> Red, Roero Riserva DOCG by [Matteo Correggia](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/matteo-correggia.md), Roero, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/matteo-correggia-la-val-dei-preti).

- **Producer:** Matteo Correggia
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Roero Riserva DOCG
- **Grape:** Nebbiolo 100%
- **Cru / vineyard:** La Val dei Preti
- **Soil:** Sandy (69% fine sand, 4% coarse sand, 29% silt, 2% clay)
- **Exposure:** South; 260-290 m above sea level
- **Harvest:** Manual, early October
- **Vineyard planting:** 5,500 vines per hectare, Guyot pruning, spur-and-cane trained; yield 45-50 hl/ha
- **Vinification:** 10-12 days of skin maceration in stainless steel
- **Serving temperature:** 18-19°C
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-28


## Summary

Roero Riserva from the historic La Val dei Preti vineyard, aged at least 9 months in 30hl casks and small used oak, then 10 months in bottle; awarded Vino Slow 2018 for the 2014 vintage, and scored up to 94 points by Vinous and 93 by Wine Advocate.

## Tasting notes

With a classic Nebbiolo garnet, this wine offers an inviting nose of red fruit, licorice, and subtle spice. The palate is medium-bodied with a fresh acidity, approachable tannins, and a clean, lingering finish.

## Food pairings

Finanziera, recommended by Ristorante Davide Palluda in Canale