# Ròche d'Ampsèj (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-roche-d-ampsej).

- **Producer:** Matteo Correggia
- **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
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-29



## Summary

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.

## Food pairings

Agnolotti al plin, recommended by Ristorante Il Centro di Priocca