Maia Novapalma, Pinot Grigio Bio, Delle Venezie DOC, Italy, 2023

Producer Profile

Cielo e Terra is a joint venture between two families, Cielo, who have been making wine for over a century in Veneto and Puglia, and the Cantina Sociale Colli Berici.

Drawing on the Colli Berici’s vineyard resources, combined with the Cielo family’s winemaking skills, their partnership consistently produces wines which are fantastic value for money from both indigenous and international varieties.

Viticulture

Vineyards are situated on alluvial soils within the DOC Delle Venezie, where the moderate climate and cool breeze from the Alps helps maintain fresh acidity in the wines. Day-night temperature variation helps to develop incredible aromatic intensity; whilst rainfall is usually sufficient to avoid the need for irrigation.

Winemaking

The grapes are harvested by hand, softly pressed, with oxidative handling during fermented in stainless steel, without undergoing malolactic fermentation.

Oak Ageing

No oak ageing

Tasting Note

Aromatically complex, with beautifully integrated wildflower and ripe fruit notes. Whilst the palate has plenty of character, with orchard fruit, white flowers and ripe citrus.

Food Matching

Perfect with fish, vegetables and white meat-based dishes.