Raboso (Italy)
Raboso is a grape from Veneto largely used in blends but also vinified on its own.
Raboso Flavors
Deep Dark Fruit, Black Cherry, Plum, and Blackberry are typical Raboso flavors, with hints of Violets and Sweet Spices.
 Red Cherry |
 Black Cherry |
 Raspberry |
 Blackberry |
 Flowers |
 Pepper |
 Almonds |
 Spices |
Tertiary Flavors from Aging:
 Barrel |
 Vanilla |
 Tobacco |
 Leather |
Raboso Profile
Raboso is a full bodied red wine with strong acidity and tannins:
| BODY: | Full |
| TANNINS: | High |
| FRUIT: | Medium |
| ACIDITY: | Medium - High |
| ALCOHOL: | 13-15% ABV |
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Serving temperature: 17-18°C (63-64°F) |
Raboso Food Pairing
Raboso pairs well with Game, Red Meat, and Aged Cheese.
 Cold Cuts |
 Salami |
 Stew |
 BBQ |
 Lamb |
 Goose |
 Duck |
 Red Meat |
 Rabbit |
 Wild Boar |
 Deer |
 Cheese |
Excellent Pairings
Italian. Venetian Cuisine.
International Cuisine.
Cold Cuts. Salami.
Smoked Meat. Smoked Eel.
Spicy Meatballs.
Game. Rabbit. Wild Boar.
BBQ. Chargrilled. Roasted. Beef.
Paduan Specialities
Guinea Hen.
Grilled Eel.
Pasta with Hare or Goose.
The Ideal Glass for Raboso
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The Bordeaux Glass was designed for enjoying fuller-bodied, tannic red wines. They are taller than other red wine glasses, and has a slimmer bowl. The tall size allows the bouquet of the wine to develop, smooth out rough edges, play down tannins, and allow the wine to achieve balance. The slimmer bowl directs the wine to the back of your mouth for a maximum taste. |
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About the Raboso Grape
Raboso translates locally to "rabid" or "angry", because of aggressive tannins.
The Raboso grape is the main grape in the DOCG wines Piave Malanotte and Bagnoli Friularo blends.
In Veneto it became known as the "wine of travel", thanks to its ability to withstand aging and travel, and was popular among Venetian navigators.
Wine Region Veneto
The most famous white wines from the region are Soave and the sparkling Prosecco.
The most famous red wines are Amarone and Valpolicella from the Valpolicella Wine Region.
Black Grapes |
White Grapes |
11% Corvina (Amarone) |
27% Glera (Prosecco) |
Veneto is home to some incredible DOCG wine regions:
- Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG
- Asolo Prosecco DOCG
- Bagnoli Friularo DOCG
- Bardolino Superiore DOCG
- Colli di Conegliano DOCG
- Colli Euganei Fior d’Arancio
- Conegliano-Valdobbiadene Prosecco DOCG
- Lison DOCG
- Montello Rosso DOCG
- Piave Malanotte DOCG
- Recioto della Valpolicella DOCG
- Recioto di Gambellara DOCG
- Recioto di Soave DOCG
- Soave Superiore DOCG
Soil |
Climate |
Calcareous. |
Mild Continental |