Pasqua ‘11 Minutes’ Rosé 2023
Grape Varietals: 50% Corvina, 25% Trebbiano, 15% Syrah & 10% Carménère
Growing Region: Lake Garda, Verona - Italy
Technical Director: Giovanni Nordera
I have known the Pasqua Family for over 30 years, and have seen this wine develop from concept, visiting the vineyards where the grapes are sourced, through to now an international success. This dynamic rosé interpretation is crafted from a mix of indigenous and international varietals like Corvina and Trebbiano di Lugana - along with Syrah and Carménère. The name ‘11 Minutes’ refers to the duration of grape-skin contact, and then the respectful pressing of these grapes. During this focused length of time Giovanni and the winemaking team extract the elevated notes from the grapes and obtains a delicate rosé tint that characterises this wine. It is then transferred to stainless-steel tanks where it stays for around 11 hours, attaining subtle flavour development. Once fermentation is finished, the wine remains in contact with its lees for about 3-4 months, before being filtered and estate bottled.
Corvina is one of the principal varietals in the region and was chosen for its floral aromas it gives the wine as well as adding balanced acidity. Trebbiano adds a touch of elegance, the Syrah gives ripe fruit and subtle spice notes and the Carménère gives structure and extended mouth feel.
★ This iconic Italian rosé style has an inviting aroma just picked morning strawberries, raspberries, citrus and pink grapefruit note. On the dynamic palate, the deft touches of the winemaker have resulted in a lively and upbeat expression, showcasing raspberries, peach skin and bright pink-grapefruit flavours, along with a lavish splash of citrus highlights from natural fruit acidity, and resulting in a vivacious, dry finish.
This 2023 Pasqua ’11 Minutes’ Rosé has 12.5% Alc./vol. An off-dry style with residual sugar of 6.2g/L. Chill gently and serve in an aromatic, light wine glass at 8°- 9°C. • *NZ$29.00
CELLARING POTENTIAL: *(Review 11/4/25)
Drinking perfectly well this season; plus will hold for another 9 - 12 months.
FOOD PAIRING SUGGESTIONS:
Perfect wine pairing with fresh scallops, prawns, sushi & sashimi, mussels, salmon ceviche, tuna salad, fresh crayfish, crab spring rolls and also with slices of chilled watermelon - enjoy.
