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Wines - Raboso, La Potestà
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Technical Sheet
 Product description (PDF)
Grape Type
100% Raboso del Piave
Denomination
Piave – Denominazione di Origine Controllata
About Raboso
Raboso del Piave is a grape that is autonomous to the Veneto region of Italy. For centuries, Raboso del Piave was the preferred wine of the Venetian aristocracy and was one of the principle commodities in trade between the Venetian Republic and many Mediterranean countries. It is known as “El Paron de Casa” or roughly translated “The head of the household”.
Characteristics of the land
Potesta is the name of the vines at our vineyards in Tezze.
Located in the Veneto region of North East Italy, on the banks
of the Piave river, Potesta benefits from the minerals washed
down from the Dolomites. Harvest takes place in late autumn when
the first sign of snow can been seen from the vineyards.
Total yield per hectare is approx 70 Q/HA.
Winemaking
Fermented with its skins and stalks for up to 6 months in stainless
steel vats. A part of the juice is and then aged in French oak barrels
and the rest being aged in Slovenian oak casks. It is then allowed to
age in the bottle for a year.
Wine Composition
Alcohol: 13% by vol
Total Acidity: 6.8
PH: 3.31
Residual Sugar: 2.0 gr per liter
Tasting Notes
This Raboso has a bouquet of violets, prune as well as hints of spices and liquorice.
Serving Suggestions
Best served with Angus beef, roasted duck or goose as well as season cheeses
Best left to breath for 30 minutes before serving. Best served at room temperature.
Awards
 Our Potesta Raboso has been awarded 87 points as well as Best Buy by Wine Enthusiast
Here’s a bright and fresh expression of Raboso with aromas of small berry, spice, forest floor and chopped herbs. Overall, this easy red wine from Northern Italy offers simple and genuine flavors that would pair with hardy, home-cooked meals. M.L. (4/1/2010) - 87
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