The Pasqua Estate
Fratelli Pasqua is a family owned winery begun in 1925. The new generation of Verona-born brothers has clearly and firmly embraced the path of quality production with an emphasis on promoting and improving the local wines of their region. They are ranked in the top 5 privately-owned wineries and operate without outside finance or support from other ventures.
A reduction of yield per hectare is strictly enforced giving quality the precedence over quantity which would also seem to be a contradiction for a volume oriented winery. Quantity is achieved through other and more wise means. The brothers are constantly searching for and acquiring vineyards in the classic Veronese area. They now own 100 ha (247 acres) of vineyards. They have widened their grape supply base through 60 ha (148 acres) of contract growers to which they supply full technical support and maintain an on-going supervision of all viticultural aspects. These grapes are vinified separately and given the names of the vineyards from which they come.
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The unique volcanic soil composition of this site is exhibited in this Cabernet’s mineral texture and intensely structured palate. This latest release from the exceptional 2018 vintage presents a deep purple rim surrounding an opaque garnet core with an abundance of aromas emerging from bakers’ chocolate and dark cherry to crème de cassis to tapenade. Both graceful and bold on the palate, the broad tannins are balanced by pulsing acidity that brings tension and freshness throughout. Notes of boysenberry are interspersed with accents of sweet thyme against a backdrop of crush rock minerality, adding to the long finish and layers of complexity.
Ferme Blanche Cassis Blanc Excellence is made from 40% Marsanne, 20% Ugni Blanc, 20% Clairette, 10% Sauvignon Blanc and 10% Bourboulenc.
The wine has a pale golden color and offers subtle aromas of citrus fruits, peach and apricot, and floral notes of acacia and linden. Crisp and lively on the palate, good tension and length and a refreshing finish.
Pair with sea stews, shellfish, traditional fish and chips, octopus salad.