Paladin Raboso Fiore Spumante
Paladin Raboso Fiore Spumante is a sparkling red wine at 11% ABV in a 750mL bottle — 100% Raboso Piave re-fermented by the Charmat (Martinotti) method at Casa Paladin's estate in Annone Veneto, Italy — available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 11% vol
- Size: 750mL
- Grapes: 100% Raboso Piave
- Production: short skin maceration, second fermentation in tank (Charmat method), ~40 days on lees
- Sweetness: dry — ~21 g/L residual sugar
- Origin: Paladin Vigne e Vini, Annone Veneto, Treviso, Veneto IGT, Italy (est. 1962)
A Sparkling Take on Veneto's Heritage Grape
Raboso Piave is one of Veneto's oldest red grapes — high-acid, deeply colored, traditionally tannic. Paladin tames it into a sparkling wine with a short maceration to keep the tannins in balance, then runs a slow Charmat second fermentation and a 40-day rest on the lees for fine, persistent bubbles. The result drinks dry with the grape's signature sour-cherry snap intact. Browse the full Paladin range, or compare with other sparkling wines in the cellar.
Tasting Notes
Morello cherry and red currant over a floral lift, with a bitter-almond finish that is pure Raboso. Fresh and zesty at 11% ABV, with fine mousse and a dry, mouthwatering close — nothing heavy about it despite the red color.
How to Enjoy
Chill to 8–10°C and pour in large glasses so the aromatics open. The producer suggests it with pizza, snacks, grilled or roasted meats and fish, and it makes a genuinely good aperitif — sparkling reds are built for fatty, savory food.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Raboso Fiore a red wine or a sparkling wine?
It is a sparkling red wine — 100% Raboso Piave re-fermented by the Charmat method. Despite the store's previous type, it is not a still red blend.
Is Paladin Raboso Fiore sweet?
No — it is vinified dry with around 21 g/L residual sugar, and the grape's natural acidity keeps it tasting fresh rather than sweet.
What temperature should I serve it at?
Serve chilled at 8–10°C per the producer.
What awards has it won?
Four Grappoli from Bibenda, 90 points from Luca Maroni (producer), and importer materials cite 93 from Luca Maroni and 90 from James Suckling.
For sparkling red done the Veneto way: order Paladin Raboso Fiore Spumante online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.