Cielo e Terra

Foundation: 1908
The bond between the earth (terra) and the Cielo family originated in the Valle del Chiampo, specifically in the Casa Defrà estate, around the modest Cielo family vineyard. Giovanni Cielo’s newly-established family activity immediately began to bear fruit. Requests for the new product proliferated from the Chiampo Valley and business started extend to neighbouring valleys as well.
 

The second generation: the 1930s
The f...

Over the last few years, the vine-growing area has been given new vigour by planting prestigious thickly-cultivated varieties to reduce the production of bunches per vine and increase the concentration of extracts, polyphenols and sugar content.

The Berici Hills boast a selection of typical products whose quality is guaranteed by the D.o.c (Controlled Designation of Origin) and I.g.t (Typical Geographical Indication) marks. These are n...

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...

Sensitive to the subject of environmental protection in vine-growing,  “Cielo e Terra” Gruppo Cantine Colli Berici has been working on a project of organic viticulture for over 10 years.

Over 60 hectares have been converted in compliance with the CCPB standards to pursue the following objectives:

-    meet consumer requirements for a more "natural" product (that is to say a product that is more respectful of nature).
-    create an area...