Pasqua Vigneti e Cantine
Fear No Dark Mai Dire Mai Cabernet Sauvignon 2020
| Denomination | IGT Veneto |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Area | Veneto (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 95% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Oseleta |
| Aging | Aged for 16 months in 500-litre tonneaux and 225-litre barriques, both made of new French oak. |
- Grape variety and vintage: Cabernet Sauvignon with 5% Oseleta, harvested in 2020
- Origin Montevegro: single plot of 5.1 hectares in Val d’Illasi, north-east facing
- Vinification: maceration on the skins for 20 days, fermentation at 20–22 °C
- Ageing: 16 months in new French oak, 500 l tonneaux and 225 l barriques
- Tasting and pairings: dry wine, silky tannins; ideal with roast meats, risottos and cheeses
Description
What kind of wine it is
Mai Dire Mai Fear No Dark by Pasqua is an enveloping red blend from Veneto, made from Cabernet Sauvignon and Oseleta grapes. On the palate, it is dry, characterised by soft and silky tannins that provide a dry and structured sip. The bouquet opens with notes of small black fruits and hints of medicinal herbs, accompanied by balsamic nuances and a touch of undergrowth. The finish is long, enriched with hints of strawberry and currant. Its remarkable balance of flavour makes it the ideal companion for roast red meats, flavourful risottos and mature cheeses.
Where it comes from
This wine originates from the Montevegro vineyard in Val d’Illasi, situated on a hill at 350 metres above sea level. It is a single plot located in the most secluded area of the estate, enjoying a privileged north-east exposure. The microclimate ensures a cool and shaded environment, constantly refreshed by breezes from the Lessini mountains. The soil composition, rich in basalt and limestone, gives the grapes a deep mineral character, lending the wine a taut style and a clear sense of place.
How it is produced
Production begins with a rigorous manual harvest, followed by gentle pressing of the bunches. Fermentation takes place at a controlled temperature and is accompanied by maceration on the skins for about twenty days, essential for extracting the right colour and phenolic components. After malolactic fermentation in steel tanks, the wine matures for sixteen months in new French oak barrels. This ageing shapes the entire structure, ensuring an elegant finish in the glass and marked longevity.
History and Curiosities
The exclusive Cabernet Sauvignon Fear No Dark originates from the iconic Montevegro vineyard, in the most secluded plot of the estate. Caressed by the winds of the Lessini, these grapes express a sublime structural elegance, awarded 93 points by Decanter. The mastery of the Pasqua winery is reflected in a majestic and enveloping red, enhanced by intoxicating balsamic notes and magnificently silky tannins.
Awards
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2020
93/100
Decanter is a wine and lifestyle magazine, published monthly in around 90 countries. The magazine includes industry news, classic guides and advice on wine and spirits.
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2020
4Italian Sommelier Association (AIS) guide
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
16 - 18 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1925
- Oenologist: Carlo Olivari
- Bottles produced: 12.800.000
- Hectares: 322
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| Name | Pasqua Fear No Dark Mai Dire Mai Cabernet Sauvignon 2020 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red green still |
| Denomination | Veneto IGT |
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 95% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Oseleta |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Veneto |
| Vendor | Pasqua Vigneti e Cantine |
| Story | History and Curiosities The exclusive Cabernet Sauvignon Fear No Dark originates from the iconic Montevegro vineyard, in the most secluded plot of the estate. Caressed by the winds of the Lessini, these grapes express a sublime structural elegance, awarded 93 points by Decanter. The mastery of the Pasqua winery is reflected in a majestic and enveloping red, enhanced by intoxicating balsamic notes and magnificently silky tannins. |
| Origin | Vineyard Montevegro, Illasi Valley |
| Soil composition | Soil rich in basalt and limestone |
| Harvest | Second half of October |
| Fermentation temperature | 20–22 °C |
| Fermentation | Approximately 20 days |
| Production technique | Fermentation at controlled temperature with maceration on the skins for about 20 days; malolactic fermentation in steel; ageing for 16 months in new French oak tonneaux and barriques. |
| Wine making | Manual harvesting with careful selection; gentle pressing; fermentation at controlled temperature (20–22 °C) with maceration on the skins for about 20 days; malolactic fermentation in stainless steel; ageing for 16 months in new French oak tonneaux of 500 l and barriques of 225 l. |
| Aging | Aged for 16 months in 500-litre tonneaux and 225-litre barriques, both made of new French oak. |
| Total acidity | 5.95 gr/L |
| PH | 4.4 |
| Residual sugar | 1.5 gr/L |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |