Questo vino
Vineyard and terroir
The grapes come from vineyards around Vicentino and Vicenza, for a wine from the shores of Lake Garda. The vineyards of Cielo lie on the hills along the Adige, Verona's main waterway. The group's Colli Berici are ancient volcanic hills between Verona and Padua, with a very mild, sunny climate much like the Mediterranean's.
Vinification
Fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks, to preserve freshness and intense fruit and berry aromas.
Ageing
The wine is aged in stainless steel tanks.
Tasting profile
Refreshing, with fruity and spicy notes and intense fruit and berry aromas.
Label / history
"Sante Rive" means "Holy Shores" and refers to the location of Cielo's vineyards. According to legend, the Adige fell in love with the green hills and decided to stay among them, but the goddess Diana disapproved and drove the river away. As a sign of its eternal love for Verona, the riverbed forms two S-shaped bends, like the S in "sposo" (groom) or "sposa" (bride).
Cielo e Terra was founded in 1908. Its name combines "terra" (earth) with the surname of its founders, the Cielo family. Under Pietro Cielo the company began expanding and improving production in 1930, and new vineyards were established in 1962. It is now run by the fourth-generation brothers Luca and Pierpaolo Cielo, owns around 300 ha and is one of the largest producers in Veneto. It belongs to Gruppo Cantine Colli Berici, with around 4,000 ha of vineyards, where most of its wines are produced. With the group's winemakers it takes part in a project to improve every stage of production and agriculture in the Berici Hills.
