Questo vino
Vineyard and terroir
The fruit comes from the area surrounding Vicenza. The Colli Berici soils are predominantly basaltic and volcanic and are associated with characteristic white stone.
Grapes
Cabernet Sauvignon.
Technical data
Colli Berici DOC. Alcohol: 12.5% by volume. Presented in a 750 ml Bordeaux bottle. Serve at 15–16°C. Ageing potential is 1–3 years.
Tasting profile
An intense ruby-red colour with violet nuances, developing garnet tones with age. The aromatic profile combines small red fruits, blackberry and blueberry with freshly cut grass, rosemary, cedar and balsamic accents. The palate is warm, full-bodied, harmonious and velvety, with tannins and freshness supporting a cohesive, structured core and Mediterranean woodland-like flavours.
Serving and pairing
Pair with elaborate first courses, seasoned vegetables, mushrooms, truffles, grilled or roasted red meats, game and medium-aged cheeses. Suggested dishes include New York-style steak, stuffed peppers, green-peppercorn fillet, rack of lamb with black-olive sauce, beef bourguignon, fettuccine with meatballs in tomato sauce, porcini soup with herb crostini, wild-boar sausages and roast hare with black truffle.
Label / history
Casa Defrà means “House of the Cielo Brothers” and recalls the family’s original farmhouse at the foot of the Colli Vicentini, where the family established its roots and planted its first vineyard in 1908. The wines draw on grapes cultivated around Vicenza by generations of local growers.
