Matteo Correggia
Collection 2009,2013
Italy
About the SessionItaly dominates the auction, led by a considerable depth of Tuscan greats. Fontodi spans the full range of the estate from the benchmark Chianti Classico through multiple vintages of Flaccianello della Pieve, their iconic Sangiovese IGT, to the crown jewel Vigna del Sorbo Chianti Classico Gran Selezione. The jewel in the crown of Tuscan reds, Brunello di Montalcino is well represented with offerings from Il Poggione, Casanova di Neri, Silvio Nardi, and the rare Gaja Pieve Santa Restituta. A group of curated Italian Collections rounds out the Italian session, offering mixed selections ideal for those seeking range across multiple producers in a single lot.
About this Item
Matteo Correggia Barbera d'Alba Marun 2009 (2 x 750ml)
Matteo Correggia Roero Reserva Roche d'Ampsej 2013 (2 x 750ml)
Two wines from Matteo Correggia's pioneering Canale estate in the Roero. The Marun Barbera d'Alba 2009, the estate's flagship single-vineyard Barbera from a warm and generous vintage, is vibrant and deeply concentrated, rated 91 by Galloni at Vinous. The Roche d'Ampsej Roero Riserva 2013, sourced from 50 to 60-year-old Nebbiolo vines and the most structured and age-worthy wine in the range, received 17 out of 20 from Speller at JancisRobinson.com.
Provenance
The late David Brice was a respected wine connoisseur, collector and co-founder of Brice and Burnett – The Fine Wine Specialists (formerly Wine Cellar). His lifelong passion for wine from all corners of the world wine, and generosity, helped develop a culture of fine wine in South Africa and beyond. Always with value and authenticity in mind, the collection spans a wide range of styles from leading producers and diverse regions. The wines were professionally imported under refrigeration and carefully stored at Brice and Burnett (formerly Wine Cellar) thereafter. Many of the producers are not available in South Africa and provide an excellent buying opportunity.
For more detailed information on the lots, please feel free to contact Roland Peens (roland@briceandburnett.co.za). Roland spent many years sharing and enjoying these wines with David Brice and is happy to provide further insight into the collection.
Critics Ratings
Matteo Correggia Barbera d'Alba Marun 2009
“The 2009 Barbera d'Alba Marun shows fabulous intensity in its radiant dark raspberries, flowers, licorice and French oak. This juicy, silky Barbera boasts tons of polish and sheer sexiness. It should drink nicely for at least a handful of years.” - Antonio Galloni, Vinous, 91/100 (Oct 2011)
Matteo Correggia Roero Reserva Roche d'Ampsej 2013
“Concentrated ruby with orange tinges. Heady liqueur-like nose. Sweet, richly fruity palate with sweet oak dose on the finish. Pulls it off convincingly, but quite a modernist approach.” - Walter Speller, JancisRobinson.com, 17/20 (May 2017)
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