Piave Malanotte

🇮🇹 Italy

DOCG Rare find

DOCG 2011 - "Bad Night" Raboso wine, 15-30% dried grapes (appassimento), 36-month aging, medieval Borgo Malanotte village

Region profile

History

Borgo Malanotte medieval village in Piave River valley gives the DOCG its evocative name ("bad night"). Raboso grape indigenous to Veneto, known since ancient times for harsh tannins and acidity (hence "rabid/angry" name). Traditionally required long aging to become drinkable. Partial appassimento technique (15-30% dried grapes) adopted to add concentration and soften the wine. DOCG status granted 2011 to recognize unique Raboso-based style. Medieval viticulture traditions preserved in modern production rules requiring 36-month aging.

Climate
Continental climate; Piave River valley; Treviso province; medieval Borgo Malanotte village zone; 15-30% appassimento dried grapes; 36-month aging minimum (12 barrel, 4 bottle); Raboso Piave indigenous grape showcase
Signature wines
Piave Malanotte DOCG (Raboso Piave 70%+, partial appassimento 15-30% dried grapes, 36-month aging, structured tannic rustic red, medieval "bad night" heritage)
What sets it apart
Medieval "Malanotte" (bad night) village name; Raboso Piave indigenous grape (70%+, "rabid/angry" tannins); mandatory 15-30% partial appassimento (dried grapes); 36-month aging minimum (12 barrel, 4 bottle); DOCG 2011; rustic traditional style needs aging; Treviso province Raboso showcase; unique partial-drying technique

Facts

  • DOCG 2011
  • "Malanotte" = "bad night" or "evil night" (mal = bad, notte = night)
  • named after medieval Borgo Malanotte village in Piave valley
  • Raboso Piave minimum 70% (indigenous grape)
  • 15-30% dried grapes mandatory (partial appassimento)
  • 36-month aging minimum (12 barrel, 4 bottle)
  • Treviso province
  • Raboso = "rabid/angry" (high tannins, acidity)
  • traditional rustic red
  • needs aging to soften harsh youth