Pasqua Vigneti e Cantine
Valpolicella Superiore Mai Dire Mai 2015
| Denomination | DOC Valpolicella Superiore |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 15.0% by volume |
| Area | Veneto (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 50% Corvina, 30% Corvinone, 10% Oseleta, 10% Rondinella |
| Aging | Aged for 18 months in 500-litre casks and 225-litre French oak barriques (mainly new or second-use wood). |
- Name and vintage: Valpolicella Superiore DOC 2015, still red wine from Veneto, 15% vol
- Aromatic profile: hints of tobacco, cedar and undergrowth with refined balsamic notes
- Taste and finish: flavours of morello cherry, cloves and coffee; persistent and spicy finish
- Vinification: hand-picked grapes, gentle pressing and fermentation at 20-22 °C
- Ageing and serving: 18 months in French oak, decant for 2 hours and serve at 18-20 °C
Description
What kind of wine it is
Mai Dire Mai by Pasqua is a still red wine, an expression of Valpolicella Superiore. Made from a blend of native grapes such as Corvina, Corvinone, Oseleta and Rondinella, it displays a structured aromatic profile. On the palate, it is warm and enveloped by very fine, rounded tannins. The tasting reveals a pleasant freshness and finishes with a long and persistent finish, with elegant spicy nuances.
Where it comes from
The grapes are grown in the Montevegro vineyard, in Val d’Illasi, at an altitude of 350 metres. The nature of the basaltic and calcareous soils imparts a marked mineral perception and a rigorous flavour profile to the wine. This terroir ensures excellent raw material, ideal for reflecting the local character. The qualities of this red have been awarded a score of ninety-one out of one hundred by Luca Maroni.
How it is produced
After manual harvesting and gentle pressing, fermentation at a controlled temperature preserves the aromatic clarity. Eighteen months of ageing in French oak barrels and barriques reveals notes of tobacco, cedar and undergrowth, followed by hints of morello cherry and coffee. To appreciate its balanced structure, defined by a pH of 3.44 and an acidity of 5.7 grams per litre, a two-hour decanting is recommended.
History and Curiosities
Mai Dire Mai is born from the centuries-old experience of the Pasqua family and the 23 hectares of the prestigious Montevegro vineyard. Situated at 350 metres above sea level, this terroir with basaltic and calcareous soils gives the wine a pronounced minerality. The masterful 2015 vintage, expertly overseen by oenologist Carlo Olivari, belongs to an iconic line that interprets the Valpolicella Superiore DOC with rare elegance. A red wine of extraordinary uniqueness, acclaimed by Italian guides and awarded 91 points by Luca Maroni.
Awards
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2015
91/100
One of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
18 - 20 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
2 hours
- Start up year: 1925
- Oenologist: Carlo Olivari
- Bottles produced: 12.800.000
- Hectares: 322
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| Name | Pasqua Valpolicella Superiore Mai Dire Mai 2015 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Valpolicella DOC |
| Vintage | 2015 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 15.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 50% Corvina, 30% Corvinone, 10% Oseleta, 10% Rondinella |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Veneto |
| Vendor | Pasqua Vigneti e Cantine |
| Story | History and Curiosities Mai Dire Mai is born from the centuries-old experience of the Pasqua family and the 23 hectares of the prestigious Montevegro vineyard. Situated at 350 metres above sea level, this terroir with basaltic and calcareous soils gives the wine a pronounced minerality. The masterful 2015 vintage, expertly overseen by oenologist Carlo Olivari, belongs to an iconic line that interprets the Valpolicella Superiore DOC with rare elegance. A red wine of extraordinary uniqueness, acclaimed by Italian guides and awarded 91 points by Luca Maroni. |
| Origin | Vineyard Montevegro, Val d’Illasi (between Val d’Illasi and Val di Mezzane), Veneto, Italy |
| Soil composition | Soil of basaltic and calcareous origin |
| Fermentation temperature | 20-22 °C |
| Production technique | Soft pressing followed by fermentation at a controlled temperature (20-22 °C) |
| Wine making | Hand-picked grapes with careful selection; followed by gentle pressing and fermentation at a controlled temperature between 20-22 °C; then aged for 18 months in 500-litre casks and 225-litre French oak barriques (mainly new or second-use wood). |
| Aging | Aged for 18 months in 500-litre casks and 225-litre French oak barriques (mainly new or second-use wood). |
| Total acidity | 5.7 gr/L |
| PH | 3.44 |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |