There are few things that signal the arrival of summer quite like a chilled glass of rosé. It’s the drink of sunlit afternoons, al fresco lunches and long evenings that stretch happily into the night. But not all rosés are created equal, and this year one particular bottle has captured our attention: 11 Minutes Rosé 2024 from Pasqua Wines.

Launched in 2017, 11 Minutes was something of a revolution for Italian rosé. At the time, Italian producers were better known for more structured, full-bodied styles — the result of extended skin maceration. Pasqua Wines, however, decided to take a different path. By allowing the grape skins just 11 minutes of contact, they created a lighter, fresher, more elegant expression that was virtually unknown in Italy at the time.

The result was a beautifully pale, refined rosé with delicate notes of red berries, floral hints and a crisp, dry finish. In short, it was a wine that challenged tradition and set the stage for a new era of Italian pinks.

The new vintage of 11 Minutes Rosé is making its mark in London. At Harrods’ Pizzeria & Pasqua — which has quickly become the department store’s third-best performing dining spot out of 22 restaurants — guests can experience this celebrated wine in a setting that marries modern Italian dining with Knightsbridge glamour.

To mark the release of the 2024 vintage, Pasqua Wines has launched an exclusive summer promotion running until the end of August. For £75 for two guests, diners can enjoy:
• Two glasses of 11 Minutes Rosé
• Two handcrafted pizzas
• A side of Sicilian olives

It’s the perfect summer dining experience — combining the refreshing elegance of Italy’s most forward-thinking rosé with the conviviality of wood-fired pizza and the indulgence of Harrods’ dining scene.


If like me one glass isn’t enough (and we wouldn’t blame you), 11 Minutes Rosé 2024 is also available at Majestic Wine. Priced at £16 per bottle or just £12 as part of Mix Six, it’s an accessible way to bring the flavour of Italian summer straight to your table. Think garden parties, rooftop evenings or simply a Friday night treat — this is a rosé designed for sharing. We enjoyed our glass so much were on Majestic’s website on our way home, here is the link if youre wondering.

The never ending summer heatwave means you have the perfect excuse to raise a glass. Whether you’re sipping in Knightsbridge with a pizza fresh from the oven or stocking your fridge with bottles from Majestic, 11 Minutes Rosé proves that sometimes less really is more. Just eleven minutes of skin contact — and an unforgettable wine that defines the taste of summer.

For more information on Pasqua ’11 Minutes’ Rosé 2023/24,, see here

Location: Pizzeria & Pasqua, Second Floor, Harrods, 87-135 Brompton Road, Knightsbridge, London SW1X 7XL