Y by 11 Minutes Rose
⏳ Drinking Window
2021 - 2023
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Herb-roasted poultry, grilled Mediterranean seafood, and creamy pasta or risotto dishes.
✨ Technical Specifications
Hailing from the historic Veneto region, Pasqua Vigneti e Cantine has been crafting expressive Italian wines since 1925. 'Y by 11 Minutes' represents a bold, premium evolution of their signature rosé concept. The name '11 Minutes' pays homage to the precise duration of skin contact during pressing, calculated to extract the most delicate salmon-pink hue and elegant aromatics without bitter tannins. For the 'Y' cuvée, Pasqua blends Corvina, Trebbiano di Lugana, and Carmenère sourced from vineyards near Lake Garda. Unlike typical fresh rosés, 'Y' undergoes partial fermentation and aging in French oak barriques for several months. This innovative oak treatment imparts a rich, creamy texture, subtle vanilla undertones, and a complex structure that beautifully balances the vibrant acidity of the Corvina and the floral elegance of the Trebbiano.
🍾 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.