The Ca’ di Alte wines are made at Cantina Colli Vicentini, to the east of Verona, by local winemakers Damiano Noro and Stefano Lovato.
The grapes for the Ca’ di Alte range are grown primarily on hills south of Vicenza, known as the Colli Berici, whose high elevation and aspect ensure lower yields and optimum ripeness. The delicate aromas in the unoaked whites have been preserved through careful winemaking. The Sauvignon Blanc is surprisingly fragrant and varietal, ripe rather than herbaceous, while the Pinot Grigio has an attractive biscuity character.
The Pinot Nero shows the benefits of the vineyard’s high elevations, which create cool nights and excellent freshness in the final wines. This expression is defined by appealing cherry perfume, decent depth on the palate and excellent length. It puts many a Bourgogne Pinot Noir to shame. The Merlot is riper and juicier than other Merlots from the Veneto and offers great value.
Ca’ di Alte’s Frizzante and Spumante Proseccos also reflect the quality of the grapes of this area. Delicate, clean and balanced, with 15-16 grammes per litre of residual sugar, these sparkling wines are fresh, fruity and easy to drink.
The north-east–facing vineyards are located in the Colli Berici hills. These hillside sites experience cool nights, allowing aromatic compounds in the grapes to develop. The vines are primarily trained using the Pergoletta and Guyot systems. The soils are predominantly alluvial, composed of sand and gravel.
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