Piave Malanotte (Italy)

Piave Malanotte DOCG is a red wine from Veneto in North East Italy.

It is based on the local grape Raboso.

Typical Flavors


Red Cherry
Red
Cherry		 Black Cherry
Black
Cherry		 Blueberry
Blueberry		 Blackberry
Blackberry

Violet
Violet		 Plum
Plum		 Fig
Fig		 Pepper
Pepper

Oak Added Flavors

Wood
Wood		 Toast
Toast		 Cinnamon
Cinnamon		 Spices
Spices

Deep Dark Fruit, Black Cherry, Plum, and Blackberry are typical Piave flavors.

Hints of Violets, Jam, and Sweet Spices.

Profile

Piave is Full Bodied, Fruity and Spicy with lively Tannins:

BODYFull
TANNINSMedium - High
FRUITMedium - High
ACIDITYMedium
Serving temperature:
17-18°C (63-64°F)

Food Pairing


Ham
Cold Cuts		 Salami
Salami		 Stew
Stew		 Game
Game

Wild Boar
Wild Boar		 Lamb
Lamb		 Veal
Veal		 Red Meat
Beef

Piave pairs best with Game, Red Meat, and Aged Cheese.

Pairing Suggestions

Excellent Pairing:
Italian. Venetian Cuisine.
Cold Cuts. Salami.
Smoked Meat. Smoked Eel.
Spicy Meatballs.
Veal. Game. Rabbit. Wild Boar.
BBQ. Chargrilled. Roasted. Beef.

Cheese:
Aged Cheese.
Grana Padano. Parmesan. Pecorino.
Cantal. Manchego. Dry Jack.

Piave Melanotte DOCG

Piave Melanotte was established as a DOCG in 2010.

It is based on the region's signature grape Rabaso.

Ever since the Roman Empire, Raboso has been one of the most important grapes of Veneto.

The wine must contain 15–30% dried grapes.