Wine Cielo e Terra, Pinot Grigio delle Venezie DOC, 2022

Pinot Grigio – this grape variety, which is characterized by compact clusters of small characteristic gray color, for which grapes and got its name. Refreshing, light wine from the company Cielo e Terra is produced by fermenting grapes, separated from the skin, in steel tanks at controlled temperature. Then the wine is aged for a short time in neutral vessels. The wine can be drunk young or keep for 2-3 years.

Cielo E Terra company was founded in 1908, its name comes from the word earth (terra) and the names of the founders – family Cielo. In 1930, thanks to Pietro Chelo company starts to expand and improve production, in 1962 created new vineyards and increased output. Today, the winery is headed by representatives of the fourth generation, the brothers Luca and Pierpaolo Cielo. Today, the company is one of the largest producers in the Veneto region, it owns about 300 hectares of land. Current production is the second largest distribution. Among other things, Cielo E Terra is part of the largest group of Italian wine – “Gruppo Cantine Colli Berici” (“The Colli Berici Group of Cellars”), which owns about 4,000 hectares of vineyards, most wines are made of here.

With the support of winemakers from the group “The Colli Berici Group of Cellars”, Cielo e Terra company is involved in projects aimed at improving throughout the manufacturing and agricultural sectors in the region Berici Hills (Hills Berici) – from the vineyard to the bottle, which gives customers a guarantee of quality .

Berici Hills (Colli Berici) – a series of ancient volcanic origin, located between the cities of Verona and Padua. It is very mild and sunny climate, similar to the Mediterranean, viticulture flourished in this region for thousands of years. Winemakers, gathered in a group of about 4000 hectares of vineyards today are reaping the benefits of the precious experience accumulated by generations.
On the territory of the hills Berici produced wine category DOC (Controlled Designation of Origin) and IGT (Typical Geographical Indication). White wines are made from Pinot Grigio, Garganega, Chardonnay, Sauvignon, Tai Italico, Pinot Bianco, Trebbiano and Manzoni Bianco. Red wine made from Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Carmenere Cabernet, Pinot Nero, Sangiovese, Barbera, Tai Rosso and Rabs.