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DES0322RW
Terre Nobili
2022
Veneto
Organic Farming
Biodynamic farming
Wild yeasts
Low Sulphur
Vegan

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Veneto has in recent time sadly become synonymous with the mass production of sparkling wine, light whites and thin reds: but this is far from the truth. Whilst Soave is the regions best white ambassador, Pinot Grigio steals most of the limelight, with reds made of Refosco, Corvina and Schioppettino perhaps not getting the praise they deserve. As the vineyards head away from Venice and up to the hills freshness, lower alcohol and delicate flavours are in abundance but a mix of the careful use of oak, recioto techniques (drying grapes) and seldom seem grapes are providing bolder, richer more powerful wines. Indigenous wines rule supreme here with c.18% of Italy’s DOC production, but with plenty of bottles at the other end too.

The De Stefani family’s winemaking tradition began in 1624 in Refrontolo, a village in the Conegliano Valdobbiadene UNESCO World Heritage site. In 1866, Valeriano De Stefani identified the area's unique terroir, a vision continued by his son and daughter-in-law, Valeriano and Angelina. In 1958, third-generation Tiziano De Stefani, a graduate of Italy’s top oenology school, expanded into the Piave Valley near Venice. This area, shaped by the Adriatic, the Dolomites and caranto soils (a blend of Alpine clay and minerals), gives the wines their distinctive character. Today, the estate is based in Fossalta di Piave. Now led by fourth-generation winemaker Alessandro De Stefani and his wife Chiara, the estate follows organic and biodynamic principles, cultivating old-vine native varieties like Marzemino and Raboso. Fermentation uses indigenous yeasts, and vinification is carried out without sulphites or preservatives—just a minimal amount of sulphur at bottling. The winery is carbon neutral and fully solar powered, with sustainability at its core. 

Tasting note: Sweet; rich nose of stewed red fruit; with notes of cooked strawberry; confit cherry and raspberry jam. On the palette it is immediately soft; gentle and warming. Ripe red cherries and red plums give way to a touch of sweet spice and cinnamon. The finish is direct and intense with fresh; bright; laser acidity.
Winemaking Detail: Vines are all around 20 year old vines. Fermentation in SST with wild yeasts and without added sulphites or preservatives. Temperature controlled maceration for 10-15 days with frequent pumping over. After malolactic fermentation the wine matures for 3 months in barrique on the less. Minimal sulphites are added before bottling.
Features Cherry Raspberry Sweet-spice Juicy Smooth

Features Bright, Cherry, Juicy, Raspberry, Smooth, Sweet spice,
Tasting note Sweet, rich nose of stewed red fruit, with notes of cooked strawberry, confit cherry and raspberry jam. On the palette it is immediately soft, gentle and warming. Ripe red cherries and red plums give way to a touch of sweet spice and cinnamon. The finish is direct and intense with fresh, bright, laser acidity.
Drink with
Hot pot, Lamb chop, Meatballs,

Wine details

Country Italy
Region Veneto
Producer De Stefani
Wine Name Terre Nobili
Colour Red
Style Juicy & Ripe
Vintage 2022
Main Grape Merlot
Other Grapes 40% Cabernet; 20% Raboso
Size 75cl
Closure Cork
A.B.V. 0.13
Production 10000
Aging 3 months on lees in barrique
Soil Alluvial; very rich in clay
Time to drink Now - 2025
Winemaking Detail Vines are all around 20 year old vines. Fermentation in SST with wild yeasts and without added sulphites or preservatives. Temperature controlled maceration for 10-15 days with frequent pumping over. After malolactic fermentation the wine matures for 3 months in barrique on the less. Minimal sulphites are added before bottling.

DES0322RW
De Stefani
Terre Nobili
2022
Veneto
Organic Farming
Biodynamic farming
Wild yeasts
Low Sulphur
Vegan

Veneto has in recent time sadly become synonymous with the mass production of sparkling wine, light whites and thin reds: but this is far from the truth. Whilst Soave is the regions best white ambassador, Pinot Grigio steals most of the limelight, with reds made of Refosco, Corvina and Schioppettino perhaps not getting the praise they deserve. As the vineyards head away from Venice and up to the hills freshness, lower alcohol and delicate flavours are in abundance but a mix of the careful use of oak, recioto techniques (drying grapes) and seldom seem grapes are providing bolder, richer more powerful wines. Indigenous wines rule supreme here with c.18% of Italy’s DOC production, but with plenty of bottles at the other end too.

The De Stefani family’s winemaking tradition began in 1624 in Refrontolo, a village in the Conegliano Valdobbiadene UNESCO World Heritage site. In 1866, Valeriano De Stefani identified the area's unique terroir, a vision continued by his son and daughter-in-law, Valeriano and Angelina. In 1958, third-generation Tiziano De Stefani, a graduate of Italy’s top oenology school, expanded into the Piave Valley near Venice. This area, shaped by the Adriatic, the Dolomites and caranto soils (a blend of Alpine clay and minerals), gives the wines their distinctive character. Today, the estate is based in Fossalta di Piave. Now led by fourth-generation winemaker Alessandro De Stefani and his wife Chiara, the estate follows organic and biodynamic principles, cultivating old-vine native varieties like Marzemino and Raboso. Fermentation uses indigenous yeasts, and vinification is carried out without sulphites or preservatives—just a minimal amount of sulphur at bottling. The winery is carbon neutral and fully solar powered, with sustainability at its core. 

Tasting note: Sweet; rich nose of stewed red fruit; with notes of cooked strawberry; confit cherry and raspberry jam. On the palette it is immediately soft; gentle and warming. Ripe red cherries and red plums give way to a touch of sweet spice and cinnamon. The finish is direct and intense with fresh; bright; laser acidity.
Winemaking Detail: Vines are all around 20 year old vines. Fermentation in SST with wild yeasts and without added sulphites or preservatives. Temperature controlled maceration for 10-15 days with frequent pumping over. After malolactic fermentation the wine matures for 3 months in barrique on the less. Minimal sulphites are added before bottling.
Features Cherry Raspberry Sweet-spice Juicy Smooth

Features Bright, Cherry, Juicy, Raspberry, Smooth, Sweet spice,
Tasting note Sweet, rich nose of stewed red fruit, with notes of cooked strawberry, confit cherry and raspberry jam. On the palette it is immediately soft, gentle and warming. Ripe red cherries and red plums give way to a touch of sweet spice and cinnamon. The finish is direct and intense with fresh, bright, laser acidity.
Drink with
Hot pot, Lamb chop, Meatballs,

Wine details

Country Italy
Region Veneto
Producer De Stefani
Wine Name Terre Nobili
Style Juicy & Ripe
Vintage 2022
Main Grape Merlot
Other Grapes 40% Cabernet; 20% Raboso
Size 75cl
Closure Cork
A.B.V. 0.13
Production 10000
Aging 3 months on lees in barrique
Soil Alluvial; very rich in clay
Time to drink Now - 2025
Winemaking Detail Vines are all around 20 year old vines. Fermentation in SST with wild yeasts and without added sulphites or preservatives. Temperature controlled maceration for 10-15 days with frequent pumping over. After malolactic fermentation the wine matures for 3 months in barrique on the less. Minimal sulphites are added before bottling.