Raboso Veronese

Grape variety	Raboso Veronese
Synonyms	Veronese Raboso, Raboso of Verona.
Grape colour	Red grape
History	Raboso Veronese, an indigenous vine of the Veneto region, specifically hailing from the Treviso province, carries a name that may be misleading. Despite the 'Veronese' moniker, the grape has no historical connection with the province of Verona, nor does it particularly thrive there. The name is believed to be derived from the first cultivator of the grape in the region rather than geographical ties. The term 'Raboso' is derived from the grape's cluster resemblance to a sparrow. Though it shares a similar name, it should not be confused with the more widely recognized Raboso Piave.
Ampelographic features	The Raboso Veronese vine exhibits a leaf of medium to large size, pentagonal in shape, with 5-7 lobes. Its deep lateral sinuses are lyre-shaped, often with extra teeth. The upper lobes are lanceolate and the leaf's limb is bent, folded, and a dark shade of green. The underside of the leaf is a grayish-green hue and is velvety in texture. The grape cluster of the Raboso Veronese is large, cylindrical, and slightly loose. The berries are medium in size, spherical, and slightly elongated with a thick, astringent skin of dark blue-black color. The pulp is juicy, sweet, and acidic.
Characteristics of the wine	The Raboso Veronese grape produces a wine of an intense ruby red hue. On tasting, it reveals a vinous, fruity profile with an assertive tannic structure and full body. The palate can expect to encounter a well-balanced blend of sweet and acidic notes, characteristic of the grape's pulp.