The grape

Raboso is a native red grape of Doc Piave area known for its heavy tannins, high acidity and deep colour that grows primarily in Veneto region. Nowadays there are 2 distinct clones of this strong red variety:

• Raboso Veronese, slightly sweet, produces greater yields and is cultivated in the Venezia, Vicenza, Rovigo and Emilia Romagna provinces
• Raboso Piave, that is more austere and is widespread especially into Treviso and Padova province, where is named Friularo
   

The Raboso Piave

Raboso Piave, as for its name and for its origins, is strictly linked with the oenological production of the entire valley of Piave river where since several centuries ago is successfully cultivated from the gentle hills of Montello and Conegliano to the land of Treviso Province, on the both side of the river.
Raboso Piave is a red strong and rustic vine variety which ripens late and doesn’t fear the drought and cold temperatures: for its unique character is excellent for producing wines for ageing.
From the gravely soils along the Piave river it gains elegance and fine flavours and from the clayey vineyards body and structure.

Vine's characeristics

Raboso Piave is a rustic grape that ripens late (it is harvested normally among the end of October and first days of November) and is suitable both for alluvial soils (perfect for producing great wine for long ageing) and clayey and deep soils (excellent for yields).
In general the bunch is medium size and cylindrical in shape, with 2 prominent wings. It is compact and the stalk is strong woody.
The grape’ s skin is black-bluish, really pruinose and tough; the pulp has the characteristic neutral taste and is acidulous astringent. The plant’s production is constant and quite abundant.