Description
Torre Maschia Raboso
Grape type: 100% Raboso Veronese
A grape native to the Veneto, it has a very rustic character and adapts successfully to all types of soil. Together with the more acidulous Raboso Piave variety, Raboso Veronese is the last of the winery’s grapes to be harvested.
In the vineyard
Production zone: the Torre Maschia estate in the CLASSIC zone, Lison-Pramaggiore
Climate: temperate and windy, with marked temperature shifts between night and day
Soil: characteristic clayey soil with strata of carbonate agglomeration at shallow depths
Altitude: 2-3 metres above sea level
Orientation of rows: North – South
Vine density: 3500-4000 vines per hectare
Training system: “Sylvoz” with 2-3 shoots per vine
Harvesting period: late September
Production: 100 q/Ha
At the winery
Maceration and fermentation on the skins for 5 days at a temperature of 29°C, with 1 pumpover per day. At first racking, the must still has a pleasant sugar residue, which it retains all the way through to bottling. Maturation in stainless steel tanks.
Tasting notes
Colour: ruby-red with a slight violet tinge
Aroma: notes of morello cherry, plum and dried red fruit
Palate: Well-structured, lively, with a touch of sweetness
Alcohol by volume (ABV): 11 %
Food pairing
A good match for white meats and fatty fish. Excellent with light, traditional main courses; serve chilled to around 15°C.
