Casa Defrà - (Italy)

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Cielo e Terra was founded in 1908. The Cielo family of vineyards grew from the terroir in the Valle del Chiampo (in the Casa Defrà Estate) and the Cielo family. Giovanni Cielo was the first to start growing grapes there. In the 1930s, the business was continued by one of Giovanni's sons, Pietro Cielo, the only family member who stayed in Montorso. His strong bond with the region and the terroir ensured that he continued the family tradition. In 1962 the third generation came to the helm. Three of the 8 sons of the second generation continue the business. It is now the fourth generation's turn, consisting of Luca and Pierpaolo Cielo who have taken over the business. Since their arrival, Cielo e Terra has been one of the leaders of large-scale trade in Italy. The Cielo family continues to innovate and increase in quality.

Veneto Italy
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Garnet red colour. abundant flavours of raisin, dark plum and dark cherry. Intense aromas. Dry and velvety taste, with cherry in the finish, robust and balanced body
Veneto Italy
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Intense garnet red colour. Bouquet of red fruit with spicy hints. Full and velvet taste, with cherry in the finish and vanilla flavours. Floral, elegant, mature aromas of Christmas pudding and sweet black cherry, orange blossom and violet candy, new leather, and chocolate cookie with a velvety, dry-yet-fruity medium-full body and a thought-provoking, endless dried forest berries, salted caramel chocolate truffle, polished wood, and finish with fine, silky structure and moderate oak. AWARDS: 97 points, de Platinum Medal "Superlative" by Tasting.com