Maia Novapalma, Prosecco DOC, Extra Dry Spumante Biologico, Italy

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

The climate is temperate and subcontinental, with mild winters, no late frosts, and windy summers which benefit by moderating the temperature. Rainfall is low at about 800-1100 mm per year, with soils predominantly calcareous marine in content.

Winemaking

Grapes are harvested by hand and gently crushed to release the purest juice. Fermentation is carried out with selected yeasts, without maceration at a controlled temperature below 20°C, followed by a second fermentation using the Charmat method to give this elegant wine its fine bubbles.

Oak Ageing

No oak ageing

Tasting Note

An appealing, slightly aromatic intensity on the nose, with elegant floral and fruity notes of golden apple. The palate is fresh, harmonious, and persistent with notes of white fruit, balanced by clean acidity and fine, delicate bubbles.

Food Matching

Ideal as an apéritif or with light vegetable dishes and seafood.