Italy — wine

Piave

Veneto DOC on the Piave river plain producing Raboso del Piave — one of Italy's most acidic and tannic native varieties — alongside Merlot and Cabernet Franc from alluvial-clay soils.

Year Rating Notes
2022 Warm year softens Raboso's extremity; more approachable than usual.
2021 Classic tart Raboso vintage; high acidity and green-edged tannin.
2020 Good ripeness; Raboso shows characteristic dark cherry with managed tannin.
2019 Warm and generous; Raboso achieves unusual balance in this vintage.
2018 Standard vintage; honest Raboso character for cellar ageing.