Hey French
⏳ Drinking Window
2023 - 2027
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Rich seafood dishes such as seared scallops, roasted poultry with herbs, and aged semi-hard cheeses.
✨ Technical Specifications
Crafted by the forward-thinking Pasqua family in Veneto, 'Hey French You Could Have Done This But You Didn't' is a bold, rebellious multi-vintage white blend that challenges traditional winemaking conventions. Sourced from the volcanic, mineral-rich soils of Mount Calvarina in the Soave Classico zone, this unique cuvée blends Garganega, Pinot Bianco, and Sauvignon Blanc across several exceptional vintages. The name itself is a cheeky, provocative nod to French white wine dominance, proving that Italian whites can possess immense structure, complexity, and aging potential. By blending different years and utilizing partial oak aging, Pasqua creates a powerful, layered masterpiece defined by intense aromas of citrus, white peach, chamomile, and a distinct, smoky volcanic minerality.
🍾 About the Producer
Established in Verona in 1925 by the Pasqua brothers, Pasqua Vigneti e Cantine has evolved across three generations into one of the Veneto's most daring and innovative producers, epitomized by its self-styled 'House of the Unconventional' philosophy. Anchored in Valpantena and eastern Valpolicella, the estate's primary vineyards—including parcels around Mizzole and the Cecilia Beretta research property—span clay, limestone, and volcanic basalt soils at altitudes of 200 to 350 meters, cooled by Alpine breezes from the Monti Lessini. Viticulture blends certified Equalitas sustainability with targeted certified organic vineyard management. Winemaking marries classical Venetian techniques with bold experimentation, balancing traditional appassimento regimens with contemporary multi-vintage blending. Benchmark releases include the flagship Amarone della Valpolicella Mai Dire Mai, the multi-vintage Bianco Veneto Hey French, 11 Minutes Rosé, and the Passione e Sentimento range, alongside expressive single-varietal expressions of Garganega, Corvina, and international cultivars.