Azienda Agricola Pasetti

Italy

The story of the Pasetti estate began in the early 1900’s when Mimmo Pasetti’s great grandfather Silvestro purchased the first vineyards, initially as a grape grower. It was his grandson Franco who first decided to use their grapes to bottle wines under their own label. The initial bottling was in celebration of his first grandchild’s birth, Francesca. Just like her grandmother Rachele, Francesca had beautiful red hair, so the label that was created for this wine was “Testarossa” (red head). Franco’s son Mimmo eventually took over the winery and – defying all odds – decided to go against the common practice in the area of producing economically priced wines of medium quality. Instead, he focused on the premium character of the grapes grown on his vineyards. Mimmo and his dynamic wife Laura carefully added selected vineyards to their property, all located within the National Park area Gran Sasso and Monti della Laga. In their efforts they are joined by the three children – Business Manager Francesca Rachele, Export Manager Massimo, and Enologist Davide.

All their wines tell a remarkable story of dedication, determination, and an uncompromising approach to quality.

Wines

Pasetti Testarossa Rosso · Profile

The first wine bottled by Mimmo Pasetti to celebrate the birth of his daughter Francesca. This 100% Montepulciano entices with its complexity, structure, and depth. The colour is a deep ruby red, in the nose aromas of ripe red fruit, plums and cherries are complemented by pleasant notes of violet. On the palate sensations of cocoa, licorice, tobacco, leather and black pepper lead into a long finish with elegant tannins.

SKU 800054

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Pasetti Testarossa Rosso · Pairing

The wine will benefit from decanted at least 3 hours before serving. It matches well with a variety of flavourful, substantial dishes such as lasagna, braised meats, lamb, and wild game.

Pasetti Harimann Montepulciano · Profile

The wine displays a deep velvet ruby colour and has an enticing bouquet of elegant, ripe red fruits, black cherries, and plums. There are hints of violet and dried red flowers to add to the exotic character. Tertiary aromas of walnuts, black licorice, coffee, and dark chocolate are complemented by subtle notes of clove and nutmeg. A fascinating Montepulciano with great structure and complexity, ripe and well integrated tannins that all lead into a lingering finish.

SKU 800059

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Pasetti Harimann Montepulciano · Pairing

A wonderful choice with any celebratory dinner. The complexity and full-bodied texture of this wine pairs well with flavourful roasts, venison, lamb, and osso bucco. A delight with an after dinner cigar.

Pasetti Madonella Montepulciano · Profile

The Montepulciano is an Abruzzo native variety: it prefers clayey soils, tolerates droughts and ripens late. Madonella has an intense red ruby colour. Hints of sour berries, currant and blackberries,
along with undertones of licorice, cinnamon and black pepper. Tasting it, this wine is soft, with elegant and mature tannins. Well structured and persistent.

SKU 883921

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Pasetti Madonella Montepulciano · Pairing

Madonella pairs well with any red sauce pasta dish, pizza, casseroles, baked pasta like lasagna. A great choice for a backyard barbecue with friends.

Pasetti Tastarossa Cerasuolo · Profile

Montepulciano, renowned for its high-quality red wines, also excels in rosés. Thanks to its thick skin, it yields a vibrant color without excessive tannins. Intense fruity aromas and balanced acidity lend freshness and complexity. Versatile and well-balanced, they are perfect for summer and gastronomic pairings. The Testarossa Cerasuolo shows an intense cherry pink, with hints of fresh red fruits such as strawberry and cherry. The taste is characterized by a perfect balance of refreshing acidity, delicate minerality, and a smooth texture, creating a harmonious and delightful experience.

SKU 120515

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Pasetti Tastarossa Cerasuolo · Pairing

A perfect match with Abruzzo’s traditional dish Palotte Cacio e Uova (cheese balls). We enjoyed it with a Mediterranean fish stew. Great with summer salads, charcuterie board, and also some traditional pasta dishes such as Spaghetti Bolognese and seafood pasta.

Pasetti Collecivetta Pecorino · Profile

The Pecorino is an Abruzzo native variety, rediscovered some years ago thanks to the recovering work of a few brave
winegrowers. It prefers fertile soils with a good water availability. The wine is characterized by marked citrus notes
and freshness. The Collecivetta is the result of a valued selection of the best pecorino grapes. Both structure and body become enriched thanks to the particular method of vinification, which consists of maturing on fine lees for some months.

SKU 121793

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Pasetti Collecivetta Pecorino · Pairing

We recommend fish based soups and chowders, as well as charcuterie, white sauce pasta and pizza bianca.