Raboso del Piave DOC

Red

Abv 13.5%

Serving Temp. 18-20 °C | Storage Temp. 13-15 °C

The name Raboso is thought to be derived from the Italian word rabbioso, which means angry; this could be a reference to how people responded to the aggressive tannins and acid structure of wines made from this variety. However t’s more plausible the grape takes its name from the Raboso river (Piave) which flows through Veneto’s eastern Treviso province. Raboso was one of the most popular grape varieties in the past and it was abundantly grown in Eastern Veneto before the Roman Empire. Due to its strong character and superb resistance to aging as well as transport, it was known among travellers as “wine of travel” or in their native language “vin de viajo”. .“Raboso Piave is a sort of throughbred, hard to tame” this how Giorgio Cecchetto defines this grape variety. Raboso reveals its character already in the vineyard, with a very long growing season. it is the first variety to germinate, and one of the last to be harvested. That makes it unique, almost extraordinary among all Piave’s grape varieties and its strong and hard nature might be the reason why it was disregarded for some time. To get the best out of it, a winemaker must be patient and ready to accept the challenge but careful harvesting and winemaking techniques can yield a balanced, fresh red wine with blackcurrant and herb scents.