# Marun (Matteo Correggia)

> Red, Barbera d'Alba Superiore DOC by [Matteo Correggia](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/matteo-correggia.md), Roero, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/matteo-correggia-marun).

- **Producer:** Matteo Correggia
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Barbera d'Alba Superiore DOC
- **Grape:** Barbera 100%
- **Cru / vineyard:** Marun
- **Soil:** 64% fine sand, 4% coarse sand, 30% silt, 2% clay
- **Exposure:** South; 290-310 m above sea level
- **Harvest:** Manual, late September
- **Vineyard planting:** 5,000-5,800 vines per hectare, Guyot pruning, spur-and-cane trained; yield 45 hl/ha
- **Vinification:** 8-10 days of skin maceration in steel
- **Serving temperature:** 18-20°C
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-28



## Summary

Single-vineyard Barbera d'Alba Superiore from the Marun cru, aged at least 9 months in 30hl casks and small used oak plus 10 months in bottle; scored between 88 and 93 points by Vinous across vintages from 1998 to 2022.

## Tasting notes

This Barbera d'Alba Superiore boasts a deep ruby color, exuding aromas of dark cherry, plum, and a hint of vanilla from oak aging. The palate is rich and full-bodied, with velvety tannins and a long, satisfying finish.

## Food pairings

Roast pork belly, recommended by Ristorante Il Centro di Priocca