Celebrating a Century of Pasqua Wines: Icons and Innovations Redefining Tradition
A Century of Innovation with Pasqua Wines
Pasqua Wines, a renowned name in the Italian wine industry, is celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2025. Over the past decade, the winery has made remarkable strides with its Icons collection, bringing forth wines that are not just bold and innovative but have also set new standards in quality and excellence.
With roots in Verona, Italy, Pasqua Wines has managed to revolutionize its identity while remaining deeply connected to its heritage. Their pioneering labels, such as Mai Dire Mai and Cecilia Beretta, have showcased a creative evolution within the winery.
Icons Collection: Redefining Tradition
The Icons collection stands as a testament to the winery's commitment to quality and modern interpretations of classic wines. What was once considered a daring approach has now earned critical acclaim globally, and wines like the Amarone della Valpolicella Terre di Cariano 2018 have secured prestigious awards.
Recently, Gambero Rosso recognized this standout wine with the esteemed Tre Bicchieri award in its 2026 Italian Wine Guide, underlining the winery’s ongoing dedication to producing world-class wines.
Moreover, several other labels within the collection have also attained this high recognition. Year after year, the Mai Dire Mai label has shown an unwavering quality, winning Tre Bicchieri for multiple vintages including 2016 and 2015. In the recent past, the Amarone della Valpolicella Cascina San Vincenzo Famiglia Pasqua 2018 further highlighted the winery’s focus on organic viticulture, reiterating the authenticity of their terroir.
Awards and Recognition
Throughout its impressive track record, Pasqua Wines has continuously garnered accolades, cementing its status as a leader in the wine industry. The celebration of its centenary coincides with a string of awards and recognitions. For instance, the Mai Dire Mai Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG 2016 has achieved high scores from prestigious wine guides, earning 94 points from the Veronelli Guide and 91 points from well-respected wine critic James Suckling. Each bottle exemplifies the winery's commitment to excellence, blending traditional practices with innovative techniques.
Other award-winning wines in their portfolio include Fear No Dark 2020, which scored 94 points from DoctorWine, and Cecilia Beretta Terre di Cariano 2017, earning 94 points from the Luca Maroni guide. Such achievements illustrate the institution’s focus on maintaining consistency in quality while pushing creative boundaries.
Future Vision Beyond 100 Years
Speaking on the winery's journey, President Umberto Pasqua remarked, "Our aspiration throughout the last century has been to encapsulate the richness of our terroir through wines that are both innovative and expressive of their origins. We are indeed honored to receive such esteemed recognition."
CEO Riccardo Pasqua emphasized the importance of innovation in their approach: "Continuous improvement is essential for crafting new narratives in our history. The visionary concepts we once launched have now become benchmarks in the industry, standing shoulder to shoulder with the finest names in winemaking."
In reflecting on its storied past, PASQUA VIGNETI E CANTINE is poised for a vibrant future. Led by a forward-thinking leadership team, including Riccardo and Alessandro Pasqua, the estate aims to create a blend of tradition and innovation under the manifesto of the Pasqua House of the Unconventional. 151 years of experience prompts them to continue their legacy as an ambassador of high-quality wines from the Veneto region.
With commemoration events planned as they reach the milestone of a hundred years, Pasqua Wines remains dedicated to quality-driven initiatives and continually pushing artistic boundaries in winemaking, ensuring that they remain on the cutting edge of the industry for the next century and beyond.
For more information on their current wine offerings and upcoming events, visit the official Pasqua Wines website.