Antico Raboso

Grapes

Red

Alcohol content

13.5°

Color

deep red, tending toward garnet.

Aroma

sour cherry and wild blackberry, vinous.

Taste

strongly tannic, robust, pleasantly acidic.

Serving temperature

18/20 °C

Pairings

cured meats and aged cheeses. Game, rich meats such as cotechino, and grilled meats.

Description

Antico Raboso Piave is a barrel-aged red wine of deep colour, which tends toward garnet as it matures. The bouquet is rich and enveloping, with hints of sour cherry and wild blackberry, accompanied by a distinctive vinous note. On the palate it is strongly tannic and robust, with a pleasant acidity that balances the wine's structure. With an alcohol content of 13.5°, Antico Raboso Piave is perfect alongside cured meats, aged cheeses, game and rich meats such as cotechino, as well as grilled meats. The ideal serving temperature is between 18° and 20°C.

History & legends

This wine has deep roots in the Veneto winemaking tradition and has been appreciated since the Middle Ages. The name "Raboso" comes from a dialect word meaning "rude" or "rough", a reference to the wine's initially wild character, which would soften over time through ageing in wooden barrels. Its resilience and unique flavour have made this wine a symbol of strength and perseverance. It is said that in the past, along the lands of the Piave river, it was the favourite of both farmers and nobles, prized for its ability to age with elegance and accompany rich, hearty dishes.