Salvatore Lovo, together with his wife Rita Ferasin and their daughter Silvia, manages the family-owned Terregaie winery in Vo', located at the western end of the Euganian Hills—a region renowned for its long-standing winemaking heritage. The modern and innovative winery is dedicated to producing around 100,000 bottles of high-quality Prosecco, meticulously grown on the picturesque and highly esteemed hillsides of the Padova province. Situated at the core of Veneto’s wine-producing region, the Terre Gaie Winery and the Lovo family have been nurturing these vineyards for generations.
The winery, established in 2004, stands on the Lovo and Ferasin farmlands, which have been within the family since the 18th century. Spanning about 50 hectares (120 acres) of southwest-facing vineyards, the estate mainly cultivates indigenous and classic grape varieties. The winemaking process at Terregaie is a harmonious blend of modern technology and traditional wisdom, reflective of the family's deep-rooted expertise in the art of winemaking.
Terregaie Presentation (all wines)
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WHO:
Salvatore Lovo, along with his wife, Rita Ferasin
and their daughter, Silvia
WHERE: Vó, Padova • Veneto, Italy
FOUNDED: 4th generation
LAND:
120 hectares, 400 meters above sea level
VARIETALS:
Moscato Giallo, Glera, Semprino, Incrocio Manzoni, and Pinella, along with some international classics: Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Grigio,
Cabernet Franc + Merlot
VITICULTURE: Sustainable + organic
Terregaie | Prosecco Brut
Prosecco DOC
Estate-grown, hand-harvested older vine Prosecco
GRAPE: 100% Glera
AGE OF VINEYARD: average age 22 years old
VINIFICATION: Grapes vinified in white, harvested by hand, and processed with a soft pressing. The wine is obtained with primary fermentation in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature. The sparkling wine is produced using the Italian method in an autoclave (Martinotti method) and lasts about 60 days. It is then filtered and cold bottled.
Characteristics: Straw-yellow colored wine, vinous, light, and distinctly fruity bouquet reminiscent of wisteria and acacia flowers. It has a delicate, pleasant, and harmonious flavor in its modest alcohol content.
PAIRING: It is a very versatile sparkling aperitif par excellence. It goes very well with risotto, soups, and white meats. It is enhanced with fish, especially shellfish, crustaceans, and vegetables (radicchio and mushrooms). It should be served at 6° —8° C.
Terregaie’s flagship wine, Prosecco Brut, is 100% estate-grown Glera. Delicate bubbles with a zestful mouth and a classic 'brut-style’ dryness that is never too sharp; simultaneously, it maintains a balanced fruit quality. This late-ripening grape produces flirty, fruity sparkling wines. With secondary fermentation in steel vats, its flavor is clean and crisp. Spun gold in color with a fresh and delicate nose of fruity aromas, TerreGaie Prosecco Brut has a delicate and persistent mouthfeel that is honest, elegant, and lively.
BOTTLE SIZE: 750 ml
PACK: 12
CLOSURE: Cork
ALC BY VOL(%): 11
LONGEVITY: 2-3 years
SKU:
Terregaie | ‘Claris’
Pinot Grigio delle Venezia DOC
The Volcanic soil of the Euganian hillside is fabulous for growing Pinot Grigio.
GRAPE: Pinot Grigio
VINIFICATION: Must is fermented at a controlled temperature in stainless steel tanks and in the presence of selected yeasts.
CHARACTERISTICS: Straw yellow color; intense and characteristic aroma that recalls acacia flowers. Full, dry, impetuous flavor with a sour taste.
PAIRINGS: Seafood appetizers, seafood risottos, baked and grilled fish. It should be served at 10° - 12° C.
ALC: 12%
Claris is a soft straw color with glistening highlights of honeydew. A fresh, inviting, light bouquet of juicy pears and crisp fall apples with a hint of mineral. This is a less ripe Pinot Grigio with delicious minerality and fun thirst-quenching acidity. Harmonious, elegant and persistent- Claris is a charmer.
BOTTLE SIZE: 750 ml
PACK: 12
CLOSURE: Cork
ALC BY VOL(%): 12
LONGEVITY: 2+ years
SKU:
Terregaie | Chardonnay
Venezia IGT
A fresh, delicious treat, no wood is harmed in the making of this wine.
GRAPE: Chardonnay
VINIFICATION: After a delicate pressing of the grapes, fermentation occurs in steel tanks at a controlled temperature. The wine ages in tanks for 6 months with its indigenous yeasts at a controlled temperature and is subsequently bottled.
CHARACTERISTICS: Brilliant, with greenish reflections. Intense on the nose, characterized by a wide range of aromas, rightly herbaceous, fresh, and inviting. In the mouth, it is sapid and pleasant.
PAIRINGS: Excellent as an aperitif or an accompaniment to hors d'oeuvres, fish dishes, and white meats. It is ideal to be enjoyed with any light dish.
ALC: 12%
BOTTLE SIZE: 750 ml
PACK: 12
CLOSURE: Cork
ALC BY VOL(%): 12
LONGEVITY: 2+ years
SKU:
Terregaie | ‘Kali’
Sauvignon Blanc delle Venezia IGT
The perfect book club wine!
GRAPE: Sauvignon blanc
VINIFICATION: The grapes are harvested by hand and taken to the cellar with perfectly healthy fruits. They are vinified in steel tanks, where the wine ages for 6-7 months.
CHARACTERISTICS: Brilliant straw yellow in color, the nose has fruity notes with intense hints of elderberry, sage, and citrus fruits. The palate is fresh, pleasant, elegant, and balanced with strong persistence. In the end, it has pleasantly balsamic references.
PAIRINGS: It goes very well with fish-based dishes and is excellent with shellfish.
Fun fruit and green grass! This is a fabulously fresh and splendidly zippy wine, perfect for bringing to your book club. Why? Well, Kali is super easy to enjoy, and its affordability makes it a pleasure to share, even with Debbie, who we all know overserves herself. Tart and tangy grapefruit, dry with a light body bursting with powerful aromas. Pair it with light bites, easy nibblers, and Debbie.
BOTTLE SIZE: 750 ml
PACK: 12
CLOSURE: Cork
ALC BY VOL(%): 12.5
LONGEVITY: 2+ years
SKU:
Terregaie | ‘Ellie’
Pinot Nero Rosato delle Venezia IGT
Crush-worthy, beach wine
GRAPE: Pinot Nero
VINIFICATION: Soft pressing and light contact with the skins to obtain a bright pink color and soft tannins; fermentation in steel at a controlled temperature (15°) for 10-12 days.
CHARACTERISTICS: Light pink color, transparent and brilliant. The nose has a sweet scent of wild strawberries with a rose and ripe cherry finish. In the mouth, it is sapid, full-bodied, and of medium structure, slightly tannic. The aftertaste is harmonious and mineral.
PAIRINGS: Fish-based first courses, seafood soups, risottos, stewed fish, white meats, including sauces, and fresh cheeses.
Good Rosato brings a smile to your lips. Terregaie’s Pinot Nero Rosé keeps the smile there. A fleshy rosé in color with delicate raspberry tints, it glistens and dances in the glass. The bouquet is fresh, flowery, delicate, and fruity, with hints of red strawberries and currants. It is fresh, smooth, well-balanced, and has good acidity and minerality.
BOTTLE SIZE: 750 ml
PACK: 12
CLOSURE: Cork
ALC BY VOL(%): 12
LONGEVITY: 2+ years
SKU:
Terregaie | ‘Brando’
Cabernet Franc delle Venezia IGT
What an earthy, plummy bottle of love!
GRAPE: Cabernet Franc
VINIFICATION: Maceration of the crushed grapes with a small percentage of whole grapes for 12 days. Frequent pumping over in the first days of maceration, reduced to two in the last week, and subsequent refinement in the bottle. It matures partly in oak barrels and partly in steel.
CHARACTERISTICS: This is a very persuasive wine, vigorous but fruity and soft at the same time. Ruby red in color, tending towards garnet, the nose is intense, with fresh and captivating aromas of plum, blackberry, and vanilla. It is full-bodied, rich, and harmonious, with a long and persistent finish. Dry, full, harmonious, and velvety.
PAIRINGS: It goes well with critical first courses, grilled red meats, braised meat, game, and game.
An easy-going Cab Franc that doesn't bring those green notes that can be so off-putting. Leather, cocoa, and fruit. Refined tannins with good acidity.
BOTTLE SIZE: 750 ml
PACK: 12
CLOSURE: Cork
ALC BY VOL(%): 12
LONGEVITY: 2+ years
SKU:
Terregaie | ‘Stema’
Pinot Nero delle Venezia IGT
The cool hillsides of Vo’ are lovely for growing Pinot Noir.
GRAPE: Pinot noir
VINIFICATION: Maceration of the crushed grapes with a small percentage of whole grapes for 12 days. Frequent pumping over in the first days of maceration, reduced to two in the last week. Maturation for 12 months in steel and subsequent refinement in the bottle.
CHARACTERISTICS: Ruby red with garnet reflections; broad and fruity aroma reminiscent of cherries; spicy notes. Elegant to the taste, with good balance and persistence. Serve at a temperature of 18°C, taking care to uncork the bottle one hour before consumption.
PAIRINGS: Excellent with delicious first courses. The ideal companion for all grilled meats.
Stema Pinot Noir has a spirited and fruity bouquet with notes of freshly raked Maine blueberry mixed with wild forest floor strawberry. It is a lovely, youthful, and bright pinot of soft rosy garnet color. Wide and full in the mouth, it is pleasant, harmonious, and persistent, with soft tannins and an ever-so-slight vanilla finish.
BOTTLE SIZE: 750 ml
PACK: 12
CLOSURE: Cork
ALC BY VOL(%): 13
LONGEVITY: 2+ years
SKU:
IT’S THE LAW
STILL WHITE WINES: Bianco (Wh, WhFr, WhSw, WhFrSw): Minimum 85% Glera; maximum 15% Bianchetta Trevigiana, Chardonnay, Perera, Pinot Bianco, Pinot Grigio, and/or Pinot Nero (vinified as a white wine)
SPARKLING WINES: 1. Spumante (WhSp): Minimum 85% Glera; maximum 15% Bianchetta Trevigiana, Chardonnay, Perera, Pinot Bianco, Pinot Grigio, and/or Pinot Nero (vinified as a white wine) 2. Spumante Rosé (RoSp): 85–90% Glera; 10–15% Pinot Nero (vinified as a red wine)
Subzones: Treviso or Provincia di Treviso and Trieste or Provincia di Trieste (or, in Slovenian, Trst or Pokrajina Trst)
ABOUT THE PROSECCO DOC
Regions: Friuli-Venezia Giulia, and Veneto
History: Established as a DOC in 2009
Vineyard Area: 24,149 ha / 59,650 acres (2018)
Production: 3,481,000 hl / 38,680,000 cases (2018)
Principal White Grape Varieties: Glera
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