Elegant with a light youthful edge to brighten barrique aging.
Mysterious, seductive, sophisticated-another way of saying Raboso DOC Piave 2004 Moletto. This vintage year has been officially available to consumers for only a few weeks, but approval for it is unanimous. The claim to fame of the Raboso DOC Piave 2004, is the native vine symbol of the Marca Trevigiana. Its presence in this territory has been documented as far back as the year 1600. An excellent, noble wine that is surprising in its modernity, elegance and ability to stand up to even the most elaborate dishes. The area round the Piave River is the natural home for Raboso DOC, with its extended floodplains that are not only fed by this river so connected with Italian history, but also numerous other smaller rivers and streams, each with its own age-old traditions and customs.
Raboso Moletto is produced in the winery's .vineyards in Motta di Livenza where, once upon a time, the ancient woodland of Moletto stood. Over the centuries, it has given to the soil its clayey-calcareous soil, the perfect home for this variety. The Moletto vineyards are in part young (11 years old) and in part date back to the initial nucleus of vines purchased fifty years ago by commendatore Mario Stival. This specific harvest took place in the fourth week of October 2004 and for the vinification, it macerated at a controlled temperature for 30 days. After being pressed, it rested in stainless steel until malolactic fermentation was complete. It was then transferred to used barriques (225 liters, French wood) for the lengthy, 48-month, aging process. It was bottled this past spring. Now to the wine itself. It is ruby-red with a sophisticated bouquet. Immediately evident is the intense, yet highly-delicate, aroma of red fruit (cherries and morel cherry) and a hint of plum accompanied by a silky wood and radiant vanilla scent. The marriage of wood, vanilla and red fruit is simply marvelous and mutually-respectful—none predominates over the others. On the palate, Raboso DOC Piave 2004 lives up to all the sensations offered in its bouquet: immediately discernible the red fruit, followed by a sophisticated wood and vanilla taste. A slight tannicity due to the "false" youthfulness accompanying the warm, mature body with long-lasting aftertaste, so satisfying to the palate. It is a magnificent choice for grilled meats, stews and braised red meats, as well as aged cheeses.