Wine Cielo e Terra, Pinot Grigio IGT 2007, 1.5 L
Tasting Notes
The wine is straw-yellow color with greenish reflections.
The wine has a fresh taste with fruity notes, balanced acidity and a hint of spice in the finish. Wine is very easy to drink.
The wine has a scent with notes of apples and bread crust notes.
The wine goes well with most dishes, perfect for appetizers, soups, fish and white meat.
Interesting Facts
Pinot Grigio - this grape variety, which is characterized by small compact clusters that have a characteristic gray color. The wine is produced by fermenting wort separately from the skin. The wine should be drunk young.
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 a group of winemakers The Colli Berici Group of Cellars, company Terra Cielo e participates 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 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 Rabós.
