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RedPiaveDOC

Raboso Piave DOC

by Italo Cescon · Veneto, Italy

Appellation
PiaveDOC
Type
Red
Grapes
Raboso
Alcohol
12.0%
Sweetness
Dry
Colour
Red
Colour depth
Deep
Body
Medium-bodied
Serve at
18 °C
Bottled in
0.75 l
Italo CesconVeneto, Italy

About this wine

Vineyard and terroir

The grapes are grown along the banks of the Piave River and near the border with Friuli-Venezia Giulia.

Vinification

The wine undergoes fermentation before maturation.

Ageing

It matures for 30 months in oak barrels, followed by six months in steel tanks and a further six months in bottle.

Tasting profile

Rich and powerful, with a full, substantial palate.

Label / history

Raboso is an ancient native variety of Eastern Veneto, where it has been cultivated since the 17th century. Its name derives from rabiosa, an adjective once used for the grape’s strong character, slightly tart taste and fairly late ripening.