South Island · New Zealand
Wine Enthusiast 89/100 · Wine Advocate 89/100 · Wine Spectator 87/100
Pasquale operates in New Zealand's South Island, where cool-climate conditions favour aromatic white varieties. The winery's portfolio centres on Riesling, Viognier, and a Pinot Gris–Riesling Passito, each capturing the region's mineral precision and fruit intensity. The Passito, a dessert expression, has drawn attention from Wine Advocate, Wine Spectator, Wine Enthusiast, Decanter, and Falstaff. Viognier and Riesling—both varietal expressions—round out a focused range that emphasises the South Island's capacity for refined, age-worthy whites. The winery's work reflects the terroir's natural acidity and delicate aromatics, hallmarks of New Zealand's southern vineyards.
Address The vineyards are located in the Hakataramea and Waitaki Valleys, primarily producing in the North Otago region., Wine Profile: The winery focuses on premium, cool-climate wines including Pinot Noir, Riesling, Gewürztraminer, Nebbiolo, Dolcetto, and Pinot Gris., Flagship Wine: The Alma Mater, a blend of Riesling, Pinot Gris, and Gewürztraminer., History & Status: Established in 1997 (first vintage 2006) by Antonio Pasquale, the vineyards faced economic challenges in 2013 but were later reinstated with Renzo Mino acting as manager., Wine Anorak, +4, New Zealand
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Viognier
WINE ADVOCATE 91 · WINE ENTHUSIAST 88
2010
Pinot Noir
WINE ADVOCATE 91 · WINE SPECTATOR 87
2010
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How is Pasquale rated by critics? Pasquale scores 89 on Femente's critic index, drawn from prestige guides including Wine Enthusiast (89), Wine Advocate (89), and Wine Spectator (87).
What wines is Pasquale known for? Its most critically rated wines are Passito, Viognier, and Pinot Noir, among 7 rated wines tracked on Femente.
Where is Pasquale located? Pasquale is in South Island, New Zealand (The vineyards are located in the Hakataramea and Waitaki Valleys, primarily producing in the North Otago region., Wine Profile: The winery focuses on premium, cool-climate wines including Pinot Noir, Riesling, Gewürztraminer, Nebbiolo, Dolcetto, and Pinot Gris., Flagship Wine: The Alma Mater, a blend of Riesling, Pinot Gris, and Gewürztraminer., History & Status: Established in 1997 (first vintage 2006) by Antonio Pasquale, the vineyards faced economic challenges in 2013 but were later reinstated with Renzo Mino acting as manager., Wine Anorak, +4, New Zealand). Visit Pasquale
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