Cielo e Terra, Casa Defra, Tai Rosso Colli Berici DOC, Venezie, Italy, 2021

Producer Profile

Cielo e Terra is a joint venture between two families, Cielo, who have been making wine for over a century in Veneto and Puglia, and the Cantina Sociale Colli Berici.

Drawing on the Colli Berici’s vineyard resources, combined with the Cielo family’s winemaking skills, their partnership consistently produces wines which are fantastic value for money from both indigenous and international varieties.

Viticulture

Individual vine-growers contribute their grapes to the wineries based on personal cards recording all identification data of the production areas. During vintage, the agronomist in charge verifies the extent of maturation of the grapes and establishes vintage timing accordingly. Upon arrival at the winery, grapes are selected by type, area of origin and sugar content, as these indications are fundamental to determine the wine quality potential. Each bunch is trimmed to increase concentration, grapes are hand picked.

Tasting Note

This Tai Rosso has a medium intensity garnet red. A broad and fragrant aroma with typical hints of small ripe red fruits such as raspberry as well as vanilla and light spicy notes. This carries onto the palate which has elegant structure and roundness thanks to ripe tannins that ensure fragrance and persistence. Wide and harmonious, light spicy and the vanilla notes emerge on the finish

Food Matching

Excellent with rich sauces, red meats and mature cheeses.