Storia e Territorio

History

Casa Defrà, synonymous with Casa dei Fratelli Cielo, identifies the original family farmhouse at the foot of the Colli Vicentini. Here, our family took root in 1908 and planted the first vineyard, the genesis of an entrepreneurial project spanning 4 generations that is soon destined to cross national borders and expand globally. Today, Casa Defrà produces wines from grapes cultivated in the areas surrounding Vicenza by generations of winemakers deeply connected to their land through a great passion. This tradition is renewed with each harvest, with the same care as always.

Il Territorio

Territory

Our winery is located at the foot of the Colli Vicentini, gentle slopes that stretch between Padua and Verona. This area tells a story of volcanoes and white limestone, and due to its proximity to the sea and the protection of the Piccole Dolomiti, it has proven to be an ideal home for grape cultivation. Historically recognized for the quality of its red wines, led by Cabernet and Merlot, the Colli are also the cradle of esteemed indigenous varieties such as Garganega, Tai Rosso, and Durello.

Here we find the first mention of Prosecco in the work “Il Roccolo Ditirambo” from 1754. Our city, Vicenza, the origin of the Berica ridge, was the cradle of the Italian Renaissance with Andrea Palladio, considered one of the most influential architects in the history of Western architecture. The grand Palladian villas, which elegantly enrich the Vicentine territory, have been declared a UNESCO World Heritage site. The wealth and variety of the territory provide numerous opportunities for cultural and sporting excursions, or simply for a walk immersed in the greenery of nature. From Nordic Walking at Lake Fimon to the trails up and down the hills, which are perfect for mountain biking, to visiting the beautiful Palladian Villas.

Sostentibilità

Sustainability

In 1999, to foster our growth, we joined local winemakers from the Cantine dei Colli Berici, ensuring better control over the entire supply chain and, above all, a fairer and more sustainable distribution of added value in the long term

Our commitment to increasing the sustainability of our production was formalized in 2020 with B-Corp certification. We became part of a global movement aimed at promoting a more evolved business paradigm. Companies in this movement guarantee adherence to the highest ethical standards, generating profit while simultaneously providing social and environmental benefits.

Making business a force for good


Making business a force for good

Finally, in 2022, we officially became a Benefit Corporation, integrating, in addition to profit goals, the purpose of having a positive impact on people and the environment.

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Sustainability in the Italian wine sector

Since the beginning of 2022, we have been able to assess the impact of our activities using a specific industry standard, with the VIVA certification, which is governed by the Ministry of Ecological Transition for measuring the sustainability performance of the wine-grape supply chain.
Specifically, this regulation has allowed us to develop an analysis based on three indicators – Air, Water, Territory – which enables us to evaluate the climate impact (carbon footprint) and water impact (water footprint) of the organization according to globally recognized standards: UNI EN ISO 14064-1 for carbon and UNI EN ISO 14046 for water. These measurements are essential for defining the actions needed to improve the company’s sustainability.
With the aim of gaining recognition for our sustainability efforts from various markets and customers, we have also worked towards obtaining the EQUALITAS certification, which was achieved at the end of 2023.

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Economic sustainability

Thanks to the integrated report, we define the value of the company not only in economic and financial terms but also, and most importantly, based on the environmental, intellectual, human, and social resources invested in production processes and the business model in order to ensure 360° prosperity.

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Quality Project

We support the high-quality viticulture of our winegrower members with an extra reward to ensure sustainability and diversity in the most prestigious vineyards, especially in areas where production is more fragile.

Wines
The Noble Varietals

Cabernet Sauvignon
Veneto Igt

Merlot
Veneto Igt

Chardonnay
Veneto Igt

Sauvignon Blanc
Veneto Igt

The Italian Best Sellers

Pinot Grigio
Delle Venezie Doc

Pinot Grigio Rosé
Delle Venezie Doc

Colli Berici Cru

REDEMONTE
Bianco
Colli Berici Doc​

REDEMONTE
Rosso Riserva
Colli Berici Doc​

Super Venetian

Mirajo
Amarone della Valpolicella
Docg

Mirajo
Rosso Veneto
Igt

Italian Original Bubbles

Prosecco
Doc

Prosecco Rosé
Doc

Lessini Durello
Doc

The Italian Frizzante

Cuvée
Bianco Frizzante
Semi Sparkling Wine

Prosecco
Doc Frizzante
Semi Sparkling Wine

Prosecco DOC
Spago frizzante
Semi Sparkling Wine

Prosecco
Doc Frizzante
Semi Sparkling Wine
200ml

Contacts

This Notice is provided to inform you of the processing of your personal data.

IDENTITY AND CONTACT DETAILS OF THE DATA CONTROLLER
The Data Controller is Cielo e Terra S.p.A., (hereinafter, “Controller”), with registered office in Via IV Novembre, 39 – 36050 Montorso Vicentino (VI), C.F. 00592670244, P.I. IT 02160070245, PEC: cieloeterra@cert.assind.vi.it, tel. 0444 485211.

PURPOSE OF THE PROCESSING OF PERSONAL DATA
The Data Controller, by way of example and not limited to, will collect the following categories of common personal data: name, surname, date of birth, residence, email address and telephone contacts, educational qualifications, work experience and any additional data included by you in the curriculum vitae and/or provided during an interview at our offices.
If you respond to an ad or apply voluntarily, you will be given the opportunity to declare whether you belong to a protected category in the data collection forms or during an interview at our offices. This information is suitable for revealing your state of health and falls within the special categories of data referred to in Article 9, paragraph 1 of the GDPR and will be processed in accordance with the applicable regulations in force.
Le finalità del trattamento dei suoi dati personali è quella della valutazione della sua candidatura ai fini della valutazione ed eventuale assunzione come dipendente presso il Titolare.

LEGAL BASIS FOR THE PROCESSING
The legal basis applicable to the processing of your personal data for the purpose referred to in point 2 is the execution of pre-contractual measures adopted upon request.

TREATMENT METHODS
The data processing is based on the principles of correctness, lawfulness and transparency and data minimization (privacy by design); it may be carried out both manually and through IT tools to store, process and transmit them and will take place through adequate technical and organizational measures, as far as is reasonable and in the state of the art, to guarantee, among other things, the security, confidentiality, integrity, availability and resilience of the systems and services, avoiding the risk of loss, destruction, unauthorized access or disclosure or, in any case, illicit use, as well as through reasonable measures to promptly delete or rectify inaccurate data with respect to the purposes for which they are processed.
Your personal data is processed both on paper and electronically.
The Data Controller will process the personal data for the time necessary to fulfill the purposes indicated above, or until revoked, and in any case for no longer than 30 months from the collection of the data.

RECIPIENTS OF PERSONAL DATA
Your data for the purposes referred to in point 2:
A. may be processed exclusively by employees of company functions authorised to process data as they are responsible for pursuing the purposes indicated above. These employees have received adequate operating instructions in this regard.
B. may be communicated to third-party companies or other subjects (for example, credit institutions, professional firms, employment consultants, etc.) who carry out outsourcing activities on behalf of the Data Controller, in their capacity as "external data controllers;
C. may also be used for the pursuit of the purposes referred to in the previous point 2 to the Companies of the COLLIS VENETO WINE GROUP - SOCIETÀ COOPERATIVA AGRICOLA GROUP

DATA COMMUNICATION
Without the need for express consent, the Data Controller may communicate your data for the purposes referred to in point 2. to Supervisory Bodies, Judicial Authorities, as well as to those subjects to whom communication is mandatory by law for the fulfillment of the aforementioned purposes.
These subjects will process the data in their capacity as independent data controllers.
Your data will not be disclosed.

DATA TRANSFER
Personal data are stored in computer archives and not at the Data Controller or at the recipients indicated in point 5, within the European Union. In any case, it is understood that the Data Controller, if necessary, will have the right to move the computer archives (servers) even outside the EU. In this case, the Data Controller hereby ensures that the transfer of data outside the EU will take place in accordance with the applicable legal provisions, subject to the stipulation of the standard contractual clauses provided by the European Commission.
NATURE OF DATA PROVISION AND CONSEQUENCES OF REFUSAL TO RESPOND
The provision of data for the purposes referred to in point 2. is optional. Failure to provide data or the withdrawal of the same at a later time would make it impossible to evaluate your application for employment with the Data Controller.

RIGHTS OF THE INTERESTED PARTY
In your capacity as data subject, you have the following rights:
i. obtain confirmation of the existence or otherwise of personal data concerning you, even if not yet registered, and their communication in an intelligible form;
ii. obtain the indication: a) of the origin of the personal data; b) of the purposes and methods of the processing; c) of the logic applied in case of processing carried out with the aid of electronic instruments; d) of the identification details of the owner, of the managers; e) of the subjects or categories of subjects to whom the personal data may be communicated or who may become aware of them in their capacity as managers or "appointed";
iii. obtain: a) the updating, rectification or, when there is interest, the integration of the data; b) the cancellation, transformation into anonymous form or blocking of data processed in violation of the law, including data whose retention is not necessary in relation to the purposes for which the data were collected or subsequently processed; c) certification that the operations referred to in letters a) and b) have been brought to the attention, also with regard to their content, of those to whom the data were communicated or disseminated, except in the case in which such fulfillment proves impossible or involves the use of means manifestly disproportionate to the right protected;
iv. to object, in whole or in part: a) for legitimate reasons, to the processing of personal data concerning you, even if pertinent to the purpose of the collection; b) to the processing of personal data concerning you for the purpose of sending advertising or direct sales material or for carrying out market research or commercial communication, through the use of automated calling systems without the intervention of an operator by e-mail and/or through traditional marketing methods by telephone and/or post. Please note that the interested party's right to object, set out in point b) above, for direct marketing purposes by automated methods extends to traditional methods and that in any case the possibility for the interested party to exercise the right to object even only in part remains intact. Therefore, the interested party can decide to receive only communications by traditional methods or only automated communications or neither of the two types of communication.
Where applicable, you also have the right to rectification, right to be forgotten, right to restriction of processing, right to data portability, right to object), as well as the right to lodge a complaint with the Guarantor Authority.

DATA RETENTION DURATION
The data provided by you through your CV in our possession or those provided during interviews and/or interviews both at the office and by telephone or electronic means will be retained for a maximum period of 18 months.

HOW TO EXERCISE YOUR RIGHTS
You may exercise your rights at any time by sending:
- a registered letter to the Data Controller (see point 1);
- an email to cielo e terra@cert.assind.vi.it

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