A
day in the Province of Treviso
Piave D.O.C. is located between the provinces of Treviso and
Veneto and is 30 kilometers wide and 40 kilometers long. Seventy
years ago, the region consisted of 80% red wine production.
However today, red wine is makes up only 3% of overall production.
It is an area mostly known for Prosecco, with the finest selections
emerging from an area between the towns of Conegliano and Valdobbiadene.
The Prosecco Superiore Conegliano Valdobbiadene became a D.O.C.G.
in 2009.
Raboso
is a native red varietal that used to be the most widely planted
grape in the area. Today it is quickly making a comeback and
a name for itself. As of this year, the newest D.O.C.G. to be
designated is the Piave Malanotte D.O.C.G. Made with at least
70% Raboso del Piave grapes and no more than 30% Raboso Veronese
grapes, the center of this new D.O.C.G. is the Piave River.
Between 15%-30% of the grapes are dried before pressing, resulting
in a ruby red wine with notes of cherries and great acidity.
This is a definite wine to watch for here in the U.S.!
Azienda
Agricola Giorgio Cecchetto (www.rabosopiave.com)
Giorgio Cecchetto passion has been to make Raboso Piave a wine
that is appreciated and desired worldwide. In 1996, Giorgio
was a founding member of the Confraternity of Raboso Piave who's
mission is to promote and educate about Raboso Piave wine. And,
he is a key peronality in the recently designated DOCG Piave
Malnotte.
Tenuta
Bonotto Delle Tezze (www.bonottodelletezze.it)
Antonio Bonotto and his wife continue to live and make wine
in the the town of Tezze where his family first settled in the
1400s. Using the old granary on the property to dry out the
grapes to make Passito, Antonio blends traditional methods with
modern methods. Producing a selection of white and red varietals,
Antonio's true passion lies in the production of Raboso del
Piave, producing Potestà (100% Raboso del Piave) and
Raboso Passito.
Conte
Collalto (www.cantine-collalto.it)
Collalto is one of the most ancient and pretigious wine producers
in Treviso, owned by the noble Counts of Collalto. Today, Princess
Isabella Collalto de Croy continues the family tradition and
oversees the wine making from the 370 acres of vineyards. Among
international varieties and Piave DOC wines, Collalto also produces
Prosecco Superiroe DOCG Conegliano Valdobbiadene.
Cantina
Bellussi (www.bellussi.com)
Located in the heart of Prosecco DOCG, the Martelozzo family
acquired Bellussi in 1993. Today Erico Martellozzo rebranded
the company Bellussi Valdobbiadene to link to the region, tradition
and quality and produces a vast range of sparkling wines.
Restaurants:
Casa Coste (www.casacoste.it)
Locanda da Lino a Solighetto (www.locandadalino.it)
Hotel:
Hotel Astoria (www.hotel-astoria.com)