COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
N/A
GRAPE
Merlot
PRODUCER
Casa Defrà
REGION
Veneto
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Casa Defrà's Rosso Riserva Colli Berici DOC is a distinguished red wine from the Colli Berici hills in Veneto, Italy. Casa Defrà is a brand under Cielo e Terra S.p.A., a dynamic joint venture between the Cielo family, with over a century of winemaking heritage, and the Cantina Sociale Colli Berici. The vineyards are nestled in undulating reliefs at modest heights, benefiting from a unique microclimate. Situated between 50 and 200 meters, the vines are protected from mist and late frosts, while maximizing solar radiation. This favorable environment, characterized by mild temperatures, a good diurnal range, and limited annual precipitation, is ideal for cultivating the grapes that give this Riserva its distinctive character.
ALCOHOL
14.0%
AVG. PRICE
€18
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Casa Defrà is a brand of Cielo e Terra, a joint venture between two historic Italian wine families.
Fact 02
The Colli Berici hills offer a unique microclimate, preventing mist and enhancing solar radiation for the vines.
Fact 03
This Riserva undergoes 18 months of maturation, including a brief period in large wooden barrels.
Fact 04
Despite its fuller body, the wine is crafted to be soft with well-balanced tannins.
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking journey for Casa Defrà's Rosso Riserva begins with meticulous manual harvesting of the grapes from the Colli Berici vineyards. Upon arrival at the winery, the grapes undergo a soft pressing. Fermentation proceeds with maceration for 6-8 days, utilizing selected yeasts to ensure optimal flavor extraction. The fermentation process is carefully controlled, maintaining temperatures below 25°C. Following fermentation, the wine is stored in steel tanks, where temperatures are kept below 20°C, and nitrogen is used to protect the wine from oxidation. The wine then matures for approximately 18 months, with a light passage in large wooden barrels for about three months, contributing to its complexity and smooth finish.
