Cortenova
Veneto (Italy)

The Estate
Fratelli Pasqua is a family owned winery founded in 1925.  The new generation of Verona brothers Carlo and Giorgio firmly embraced the path of quality production.  Cortenova is an exclusive label used by Kysela Père et Fils, LTD. The famous consult oeologist Franco Bernabei has worked for the Pasqua family for years.

 
Carlo Pasqua and daughters

The Vineyard
The vineyards are located on a south to south east exposure and lie at about 200 meters above sea level. The soil is rich in clay and limestone. The vines are an average of 15 years old. Their philosophy focus on a special care of the vineyards, the grapes and the vinification process.

 The Wines 


shelf talker /case card

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UPC code: 7 84585 00384 6
2007 Cortenova, Pinot Grigio 12/750ml
 Brilliant straw color with emerald reflections.
Fresh and floral bouquet with a hint of pears, apricots and bananas. Fresh and inviting with bright fruit and an easy drinking style with a pleasing hint of almonds in the aftertaste. 
Pairs well with seafood dishes, risottos with scampi, spaghetti with clams, sole in white wine  Perfect also as an aperitif.
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UPC code: 7 84585 00384 6
2006 Cortenova, Pinot Grigio 12/750ml
 Brilliant straw color with emerald reflections.
Fresh and floral bouquet with a hint of pears, apricots and bananas. Fresh and inviting with bright fruit and an easy drinking style with a pleasing hint of almonds in the aftertaste. 
Pairs well with seafood dishes, risottos with scampi, spaghetti with clams, sole in white wine  Perfect also as an aperitif.
 National Retail Price: $13.99 / bottle


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 UPC code: 7 84585 00385 3
 2007 Cortenova, Pinot Grigio 6/1.5l
National Retail Price: $21.99 / bottle

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UPC code: 7 84585 00467 6
2005 Cortenova, Merlot 12/750ml
100% Merlot.
Red vinification, with maceration of skins, frequent pressings and thermally-controlled fermentation.
Deep ruby red color with violet reflections.
Full-bodied, round, balanced, with grassy notes. Silky smooth with buoyant fruit and excellent balance. it is young and fresh. The finish is dry with an inviting bitter almond characteristic.
Pairs well with grilled and roasted red meats, game and pastas with red sauce and aged cheeses.
National Retail Price: $9.99 / bottle

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UPC code: 7 84585 00468 3
2005 Cortenova, Merlot 6/1.5l
National Retail Price: $17.99 / bottle

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UPC code: 7 48132 10238 3
2004 Cortenova, Sangiovese 12/750ml
 85% Sangiovese, 10% Montepulciano, 5% Trolas.
Deep ruby red with violet reflections.
Intense bouquet full of ripe cherries and a hint of ripe, red berry fruits. Fresh and inviting with bright fruit and an easy drinking style.
Pairs well with grilled and roasted red and white meats, pizzas, hamburgers, pastas with red sauce and cheeses.
National Retail Price: $9.99 / bottle

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 UPC code: 7 48132 10239 0
2005 Cortenova, Sangiovese 6/1.5l 
National Retail Price: $17.99 / bottle


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UPC code: 7 84585 00701 1
2004 Cortenova, Chardonnay 12/750ml
100% Chardonnay.
The wine is aged 30% in oak barrels.
Straw yellow colored with gold hues, a warm, inviting nose with elegant hints of tropical fruits, peach and honey. Medium-bodied with a well balanced acidity which gives freshness on the palate.  
Perfectly suits typical Southern Italian dishes, such as fresh pasta, grilled swordfish, mixed seasonal salads and soft cheeses.
National Retail Price: 9.99 / bottle

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 UPC code: 7 84585 00603 8
2003 Cortenova, Maruggia 12/750ml
70% Sangiovese, 30% Primitivo
High density vineyards located in the Salento in southwestern Apulia. Vines are trained on "alberello" (bush vines).
Dense ruby red color with violet hues.
A warm, spicy bouquet filled with bright, ripe berry and plum aromas. It is is harmonious and rich with soft tannins, ripe fruit and a delicate spiciness on the finish. Excellent with lamb, grilled and barbecued meats, dishes with olives or capers and seasoned cheeses.
National Retail Price: $9.99 / bottle