Description
The Malanotte del Piave PDO or Piave Malanotte PDO is reserved exclusively for Red wine.
Production Area
The production area of Malanotte del Piave PDO or Piave Malanotte PDO is within the territory of numerous municipalities in the provinces of Venice and Treviso, in the Veneto region.
Description of product typologies
Malanotte del Piave PDO or Piave Malanotte PDO is intense ruby red with purplish reflections, tending towards garnet red with ageing; the nose displays evident notes of marasca cherry, blackberry, cherry and blueberry, and with ageing it is possible to also perceive aromas of mint and eucalyptus and spicy hints; it is severe and sapid on the palate, with good structure and a pleasant aromatic persistence. Grapes destined for the production of Malanotte del Piave PDO or Piave Malanotte PDO wines must be dried, also with the aid of air-conditioning systems, on the condition that they operate at a similar temperature to that found during traditional drying processes; grapes destined for drying cannot be pressed before November 15th. Malanotte del Piave PDO or Piave Malanotte PDO wine can only be released for consumption after being aged for a minimum period of 36 months, of which at least 12 months must be in barrels and 4 in the bottle; the ageing period commences November 1st of the year in which the grapes were harvested.
