COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2021
GRAPE
Merlot, Corvina, Croatina
PRODUCER
Pasqua Vigneti e Cantine
REGION
Veneto
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Off-dry
Acidity
Medium
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
A tribute to Verona's most famous love story, Romeo and Juliet, this wine features a label depicting the famous message wall in the courtyard of Juliet's house. Produced by the historic Pasqua family, who have been crafting wines in Veneto since 1925, this modern take on Veronese red winemaking captures the passion and romance of its homeland. It represents a bridge between traditional appassimento techniques and contemporary tastes, offering an approachable yet deeply expressive profile.
ALCOHOL
14.0%
AVG. PRICE
€12
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The label features a photograph by Giò Martorana of the graffiti-covered wall at Juliet's house in Verona.
Fact 02
Uses a short 'appassimento' process, drying grapes for 30 days to concentrate flavors without making the wine too heavy.
Fact 03
The Pasqua winery was founded in 1925 by four brothers who moved from Apulia to Veneto to establish the estate.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Crafted using a partial appassimento method. The grapes (Merlot, Corvina, and Croatina) are carefully selected and left to dry in wooden crates within the drying loft (fruttaio) for about a month, losing around 30% of their water content to concentrate sugars and aromas. After pressing, fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks, followed by aging in oak barrels for approximately 3 months to soften the tannins and add complexity.
