Red
Ròche d'Ampsèj
By Matteo Correggia, Roero, Piemonte, Italy
Roero Riserva from the Ròche d'Ampsèj vineyard, aged at least 9 months in 6hl casks and small oak plus 2 years in bottle; scored up to 94+ points by Vinous and 93 by Wine Advocate across vintages back to 1998.
Tasting notes
A deep garnet color introduces this Riserva Nebbiolo, with a complex nose of dried roses, tar, and forest floor. The palate is powerful and structured, showcasing firm tannins and a long, evolving finish.
Pairs well with
Agnolotti al plin, recommended by Ristorante Il Centro di Priocca
Technical details
- Style
- Red
- Denomination
- Roero Riserva DOCG
- Grape
- Nebbiolo 100%
- Cru / vineyard
- Ròche d'Ampsèj
- Soil
- 25% fine sand, 42% coarse sand, 29% silt, 5% clay
- Exposure
- East to south-west; 280-315 m above sea level
- Harvest
- Manual, early to mid-October
- Vineyard planting
- 5,000 vines per hectare, Guyot pruning, spur-and-cane trained; yield 40 hl/ha
- Vinification
- 50% in steel for 10-12 days and 50% in 6hl oak barrels for 45-60 days
- Serving temperature
- 18-20°C
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