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 Vintage2012 Label 1 of 24 
TypeRed
ProducerMatteo Correggia (web)
VarietyNebbiolo
Designationn/a
Vineyardn/a
CountryItaly
RegionPiedmont
SubRegionAlba
AppellationRoero
UPC Code(s)8032532311233, 8032532311486

Drinking Windows and Values
Drinking window: Drink between 2016 and 2021 (based on 32 user opinions)

Community Tasting History

Community Tasting Notes (average 93.7 pts. and median of 94 pts. in 3 notes) - hiding notes with no text

 Tasted by jelam on 1/24/2016 & rated 94 points: Light cherry colour. Gutsy, alcoholic, nose with hints of red fruit. Definitely some meaty tannins on the palate whic grip the tongue. Lovely balance of cherries, black fruit with some earthy savoury overtones. Kind of like a good quality Pinot noir but more astringent (in a good way). Beautifully balanced - a cracker of a wine! (2072 views)
 Tasted by sebastienjm on 10/28/2015 & rated 92 points: Enormement de plaisir sur cette bouteille... cerise, notes toastées, et menthe au nez, bouche très fraîche, un vrai délice, bel équilibre entre les tanins, l'acidité... belle bouteille à un super prix (~13€). (2085 views)
 Tasted by MichaelSy on 9/12/2015 & rated 95 points: What a bargain at $33.

I popped this open and stuck it in a decanter for 2 hours. What a difference this made. It smoothed out the edges and offered a truly beautiful wine with sophisticated tanin structure and balanced acidity.

I was hesitant in opening up a nebbiolo that hasn't had much time in the bottle, but this, I think, doesn't really need that much longer. It has got plenty of flavour, but is controlled so nicely. The length is good and the weight nice and heavy - so it can stand up to your meatier dishes.

The flavour is that of berries (blueberries) - even cherries. Mint and a super small amount of oak just add that little bit more of interest.

Great value wine - enjoy. (2108 views)

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By Walter Speller
JancisRobinson.com (6/18/2015)
(Matteo Correggia Roero Red) Subscribe to see review text.
By Antonio Galloni
Vinous, Exploring Roero (May 2015) (7/1/2014)
(Matteo Correggia Roero) Subscribe to see review text.
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Nebbiolo

Nebbiolo is a red grape indigenous to the Piedmont region of Italy in the Northwest. The grape can also be found in other parts of the world, though they are not as respected.

Nebbiolo is often considered the "king of red wines," as it is the grape of the famed wines of Barolo DOCG, Barbaresco DOCG, and Roero DOCG. It is known for high tannins and acidity, but with a distinct finesse. When grown on clay, Nebbiolo can be very powerful, tannic, and require long aging periods to reach its full potential. When grown on sand, the grape exhibits a more approachable body with more elegant fruit and less tannins, but still has high aging potential.

"Nebbiolo" is named for the Italian word, "nebbia", which means "fog", in Italian and rightfully so since there is generally a lot of fog in the foothills of Piedmont during harvest.

Nebbiolo is a late-ripening variety that does best in a continental climate that boasts moderate summers and long autumns. In Piedmont, Nebbiolo is normally harvested in October.

More links:
Varietal character (Appellation America) | Nebbiolo on CellarTracker

Italy

Italian Wines (ItalianMade.com, The Italian Trade Commission) | Italian Wine Guide on the WineDoctor

Piedmont

Vignaioli Piemontesi (Italian only)
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Alba

Consorzio di Tutela Barolo Barbaresco Alba Langhe e Roero

Alba is a town and comune of Piedmont, Italy, in the province of Cuneo. It is considered the capital of the hilly area of Langhe, and is famous for the white truffle, peach and wine production. Piedmont is in the Northwestern region of Italy, bordering France and Switzerland. Piedmont is predominantly a plain where the water flows from the Swiss and French Alps to form the headwaters of the Po river. The major wine producing areas are in the southern portion of the region in the hills known as the "Langhe". Here the people speak a dialect that is 1/3 French and 2/3 Italian that portrays their historical roots. Their cuisine is one of the most creative and interesting in Italy. Nebbiolo is the King grape here, producing Barolo and Barbaresco. In addition, the Barbera and Dolcetto are the workhorse grapes that produce the largest quantity of wine. Piedmont is predominantly a red wine producing area. There are a few whites made in Piedmont, and the Moscato grape produces a large volume of sweet, semi-sweet and sparkling wines as well.

Roero

Roero DOCG was established in 2005 and includes the following wines:

Roero DOCG: Min 95% Nebbiolo, aged min 20 months with 6 months in barrel, min 12.5% abv.
Roero Riserva DOCG: 100% Nebbiolo, aged min 32 months with 6 months in barrel, min 12.5%abv.
Roero Arneis DOCG: Min 95% Arneis, min 11% abv.
Roero Arneis Spumante DOCG: Min 95% Arneis, can be made at any sweetness level, min 11.5% abv.

Roero is located in the northwest corner of the Langhe region of Piedmont next to the city of Alba in the province of Cuneo. The official winegrowing area runs from the north bank of Tanaro and runs along the river between the areas of Bra and Govone. There are 23 villages in Roero, with Canale being the largest. Each area may contain more or less sandy soils; not all areas are deemed suitable for winemaking.

In 2014, Roero was named a Unesco World Heritage site.

Soils: An ancient sea, called the Golfo Padano, once covered the area of Roero in its entirety. As a result, many fossilized marine creatures and large amounts of sediment are still found in the soils. The soils are primarily sand with limestone mixed in, in certain areas, and/or clay.

Climate: Roero has a cold and temperate climate with harsh, cold winters filled with snow and an unpredictable spring and autumn, which can be very wet. Summer is hot, but can be humid.

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