For three generations the Maculan family has been selecting and vinifying the best grapes in Breganze, an enchanting village at the foot of the Alps in Italy's Veneto region. While the surrounding mountains protect the area from cold winds, creating a perfect microclimate for the cultivation of wine grapes, it is Fausto Maculan's drive and commitment that sets these wines apart and distinguishes Maculan as an innovative, dynamic winery. Continually at the forefront of any dessert wine discussion, Fausto Maculan has received numerous accolades from the world's most esteemed wine critics.
Wine Spectator 90 " Richly smoky and harmonious, with a velvety palate of steeped currant, bacon fat, plum sauce and seared mushroom flavors. Offers well-knit tannins
Maculan's Palazzotto is made from 100% Cabernet Sauvignon grapes grown in the best, low-yielding vineyards and aged in French barriques for one year. The name
Wine Enthusiast 87 "This savory Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon blend offers aromas of bell pepper, red currant and plum that carry over to the palate, along
Robert Parker 88 "Few growers in Italy can match Maculan when it comes to sweet wines, and the 2008 Dindarello (Moscato Fior dArancio) is no exception.
Wine Advocate 91 "Fausto Maculan's 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon Palazzotto offers up blackberries, grilled herbs, violets and minerals in a medium-bodied, vinous style that is hugely appealing.
"A delicate dessert wine made from 100% Moscato Fior d’Arancio grapes. After the harvest, the grapes are dried for one month in temperature- and moisture-controlled
"Made from 60% Tocai, 25% Pinot Bianco and 15% Pinot Grigio from various vineyards in and around the town of Breganze. Pino & Toi is
Wine Advocate 90 "The 2010 Breganze Cabernet Sauvignon Palazzotto gives you a generous taste of Fratta’s bounty at a much lower price. The wine showcases the
Wine Advocate 90 “Representing great value at a bargain price, the 2012 Brentino is a sure bet, especially if you keep a couple of extra bottles
"Pale lemon-green in color, the Pino & Toi is intensely perfumed with floral and fruit-forward aromas. Dry and zesty on the palate, this wine has
Wine Spectator 88 Herb and smoke notes lead the way, layered with enough juicy acidity and flavors of black currant, plum, olive and woodsy spice
100% Cabernet Sauvignon grapes grown in the best, low-yielding vineyards and aged in French barriques for one year. Opaque ruby red in color, this wine
Dindarello is pale lemon yellow in color and offers intensely aromatic notes of ripe citrus fruits, honey, and orange blossoms that are so classically identified
Wine Spectator 89 "This balanced red is medium-bodied and bright, with chewy tannins and a pleasing mix of ripe red currant, bay leaf, ground white pepper
Dindarello is pale lemon yellow in color and offers intensely aromatic notes of ripe citrus fruits, honey, and orange blossoms that are so classically identified
Deep ruby-red with garnet hues, the Brentino offers seductive aromas of blackberries and dark cherries, along with hints of cedar and forest due to the
Pale lemon-green in color, the Pino & Toi is intensely perfumed with floral and fruit-forward aromas. Dry and zesty on the palate, this wine has
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