Piave Ponte di Piave 1966
The Piave Ponte di Piave from the 1966 vintage is a red wine produced by Cantina Sociale Cooperativa Ponte di Piave. It is crafted from Raboso, a traditional Northern Italian grape variety that is primarily cultivated in the Veneto and Friuli areas. The bottle carries the quality seal "Enoselezione Vini d'Italia" and was bottled at 720 ml with an alcohol content of 13%.
The wine originates from Piave, the largest wine appellation by area in the Veneto region of northeastern Italy. Veneto is one of the country's most productive wine regions, spanning from the Alps down to the Adriatic Sea. The Piave area takes its name from the river that flows through the landscape from northwest to southeast, stretching from the hills around Treviso down towards the Venetian lagoon. The area has a long winemaking history dating back to pre-Roman times and officially received its DOC status in 1971.
The climate in Piave is temperate and heavily influenced by the proximity to the Adriatic Sea, which acts as a thermal regulator for the vineyards. The soil is shaped by the river's activity, consisting of alluvial deposits with a complex mixture of gravel, clay, and limestone. This well-drained and mineral-rich terroir creates favorable conditions for viticulture on the flat plains and in the river valleys, providing an ideal environment for the local Raboso grape, which stands as the historical signature variety of the area.
The history of the wine
Below, you can delve into the history of this wine — its producer, grape, area, and region.
Veneto
Veneto in north-eastern Italy is one of the country's most productive wine regions and home to world-famous wines. Here are made the fresh, sparkling Prosecco, the light white wines of Soave and, above all, Valpolicella. The area's signature is Amarone, a powerful red wine made from dried Corvina grapes. From the Alps to the Adriatic, the wines range from elegant sparkling to deep, concentrated reds.
When this wine was made, the world looked very different. Here are some of the stories that unfolded while this bottle quietly aged in its cellar.
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Storage
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Opening
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