Maculan

Straw-coloured with greenish reflections, smells intensely fruity with nuances of yeast and fresh bread. The full flavour is finely balanced by the subtle acidity. A masterful and tightly woven Friulano-based white (called Tai in Veneto) that harmonises wonderfully with white meat, fish and shellfish. SUPERIORE.DE

"Spicy, grapey fruit aromas follow through to a medium-bodied palate with compact, spicy ripe-fruit flavors and a touch of phenolic grip at the end." James Suckling

This still Muscat, conceived as the "little brother" of the Torcolato and Acininobili, is a masterpiece and proves once again that Fausto Maculan is one of the world's best producers of dessert wines. Dindarello scores with a bouquet of peaches, elderberries and aromatic herbs. These aromas accompany the wonderfully full taste until the finish. Its perfect balance between sweetness and acidity will ennoble any finish to a meal. SUPERIORE.DE

"The Dindarello 2022 (Moscato) enchants with a whimsical blend of peach sorbet, kiwi and fresh mint. It is round and smooth with a balanced inner sweetness that complements its notes of candied lime, while tropical flowers cascade through on the inside. The finish is unexpectedly long, leaving a slight chewy sensation as the notes of sour melon slowly fade away. The 2022 is a real beauty." Vinous

"A lovely sweet moscato that offers aromas of ripe melon, delicate toffee apple and flowers. Nicely compact flavors on the medium-bodied palate and just the right balance to prolong the pleasure." James Suckling

Personality-strong, very balanced white wine with the clarity and finesse you are used to from Maculan. Summery fruit bouquet of gooseberry, apricot and peach, unforced and juicy on the palate with a pleasant finish. SUPERIORE.DE

"Peachy fruit and chalky minerals on the nose. Medium-bodied with nicely defined peach and peach-skin flavors." James Suckling

Maculans Rosato Costadolio is a single varietal Merlot. Attractive floral fruit scent, softly textured and very approachable on the palate. A round, fresh wine for many occasions. SUPERIORE.DE

The combination of Friulano (called Tai in Veneto) and Sauvignon Bianco makes Bidibi a delicious white wine full of character with rather moderate acidity. Delicately scented with citrus fruits, fresh, fruity and animating on the palate with a discreet mineral structure that adds a summery lightness to the wine's fullness and creaminess. SUPERIORE.DE

Cornorotto is a fascinating, buoyant and immensely drinkable red made from Marzemino, an autochthonous vine of Veneto related to Refosco and Teroldego. SUPERIORE.DE

Brentino from Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon is a great wine at a comparatively low price. Ruby red with garnet reflections, the bouquet fruity of ripe berries, some hay and liquorice. Full and long lasting the complex taste with flavours of cassis and some vanilla. SUPERIORE.DE

"The 2019 Brentino bursts from the glass with raspberry preserves offset by cloves and hints of leather. It’s enveloping on the palate, with masses of ripe berries, juicy acids and minerals, tapering off rosy and with a tug of sweet tannins." Vinous

"Lots of fresh, crushed currant and blackberry on the nose, following through to a medium body with dense, black licorice-coated, velvety tannins and a fruity and savory finish." James Suckling

Delightful Pinot Noir with an intensely bright ruby red colour and a fruity, berry bouquet with a delicate bitter almond tone. The full-bodied taste is very harmonious and the finely woven acidity and tannin structure provide irresistible elegance and breed. SUPERIORE.DE

Madoro is an elegant cuvée of dried grapes of Cabernet Sauvignon and Marzemino. Overwhelming bouquet with intense tones of ripe and dried fruits, nuts and almonds. Full-bodied on the palate with an exceedingly powerful body, a fine-nerved structure and a long finish. A beautiful nectar that matured for 13 months in barriques. SUPERIORE.DE

A very well-balanced Chardonnay with a strong personality and the clarity and depth you have come to expect from Maculan. Summery warm fruit bouquet of apricot and peach, plus the appetising note of fresh bread and very delicate vanilla. Uncomplicatedly juicy, yet finely creamy and elegant on the palate with a pleasant aftertaste. SUPERIORE.DE

"Light gold hue. A very toasty nose, lemon pie, roasted pineapples and spices with a hint of minerality. Full-bodied and phenolic with a structured, grippy finish that extends long. The fresh acidity keeps it rolling on the palate. Very characterful indeed." James Suckling

Beautiful Sauvignon Bianco from Maculan's famous white wine site Ferrata of volcanic and tufa soils. Clear, fresh bouquet of citrus and gooseberry, then ripe tropical fruit, peach with a hint of saffron. Full and complex on the palate with seductive flavours of lemon, orange blossom and mint. The finish is complex and long - a white full of character with high recognition value. SUPERIORE.DE

"A flinty edge to the lemon grass, quince and wild herbs on the nose. This is round and generous, and this adds a honeyed feel to the chamomile and cantaloupe on the palate, with a lightly mineral finish." James Suckling

Palazzotto is the name of the two hectares of vineyard on which only Cabernet Sauvignon is grown. Fausto Maculan vinifies a noble wine from these grapes. Distinctive, very multifaceted bouquet of dark ripe fruits, cassis and nuances of fine spices and violets. The fruity taste is full-bodied and soft, the finish is long. SUPERIORE.DE

"The 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Palazzotto is spicy in the glass, as cedar and ground ginger shavings give way to dusty rose and red currants. This is elegant yet finessed, with creamy textures lifted by brisk acidity as a wave of mineral-tinged wild berries washes easily across the palate. The 2018 leaves a sour twang of citrus and raspberry and subtle grippy tannins that frame the wine without slowing its momentum. While already showing quite well, this beautifully balanced rendition of Palazzotto should excel through medium-term cellaring." Vinous

"Ripe dark fruits with notes of walnuts, cedar and spices. Some leafy note. Medium to full body with lots of firm, creamy tannins and a deep core of ripe and crunchy dark fruit. Velvety and long lasting, with a firm, spicy finish." James Suckling

This famous sweet wine is made from strictly selected grapes that have been dried for five months. It has been one of the best sweet wines in Italy for decades. Aromas of dried apricots, white truffle, honey and sage on the nose, virtuoso and exotic on the palate. Class and elegance with a great value and an excellent ageing potential. SUPERIORE.DE

"Despite the dark amber color, this is by no means a syrupy sweetie. In fact, the palate pulls you into a much brighter and more complex zone, offering salty toffee, dried apricot, zesty lime and papaya. More if you linger. Full and silky with exquisite balance, squeezing out every interest possible on the long, tight finish." James Suckling

"The 2020 Torcolato is impossible to ignore, busting from the glass with a rich blend of peach preserves, dried nectarines, spiced ginger cookies and cloves. It’s racy and energetic, with silky textures accelerated by a core of vibrant acidity and salty mineral tones that create a sweet and savory interplay within. The 2020 finishes with remarkable length and potency yet maintains a lovely freshness, leaving nuances of exotic citrus and wild inner florals to linger. The Torcolato is produced from botrytized Vespaiola grapes aged in French oak barrels, a third new. Simply stunning." Vinous

This beautiful cuvée of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot from a great vintage presents itself impeccably! Deep, complex fruit bouquet, rounded off by fine sweet spices, tobacco and coffee. Punchy and textured on the palate, blackberry, raspberry and a solidly woven tannin structure in the several-minute final. A wine with great development potential! SUPERIORE.DE

"The 2017 Fratta lifts up with a dark and alluring display of black currants, sweet herbs, rich notes of mocha and savory brown spice. This is cool-toned and spicy, a bit lean, yet with a polished feel, showing tart blackberries offset by hints of sour citrus and toasty oak, as violet-tinged florals form toward the close. Fine tannins make themselves known throughout the finale, as this tapers off lightly structured, with hints of licorice lingering long." Vinous

"Deep, dense aromas of crushed black fruit with notes of charcoal and dried herbs, such as rosemary and thyme. The fruit envelops the lightly firm tannins on the full-bodied palate, creating a dense, velvety and lengthy mouthful. A well-crafted red that’s highly concentrated and bursting with flavor, but it also shows astute balance." James Suckling

"Here's an iconic wine from the Veneto made from a blend of 68% Cabernet Sauvignon and 32% Merlot. The Maculan 2017 Fratta shows enormous intensity, muscle and brawn. The wine has absorbed every last drop of sunshine, heat and dry weather conditions that characterized the 2017 growing season, and it does so with elegance and poise. The wine is impeccably balanced with dark fruit and spice. It's the kind of big-boned red wine you'll want to pair with a hearty dish of barbecue or marinated beef." Wine Advocate

Acininobili Bianco Passito is a stunning interpretation of the indigenous Vespaiola grape, offering impressive depth, complexity and personality. It is a superb dessert wine made from grapes that were air-dried for up to 120 days after harvest and developed Botrytis cinerea during the careful appassimento process. Basically, the same Vespaiola grapes are used here that are used for Torcolato. At the end of the drying process, the grapes that have developed noble rot are hand-selected and passed into this precious wine. If the noble rot does not appear, this wine is not made.

The rare result is truly exceptional with a deep aroma of candied orange peel, maple syrup and golden honey. Monumental and viscous in the drink, this alien elixir coats the palate with smooth and even waves of magnificent intensity. This is grape juice in purezza! SUPERIORE.DE

"Quite a discreet and reserved nose for this subtle Passito. Fine honeysuckle, apricot, preserved kumquat with subtle sultanas and turmeric. Some wet stones and butterscotch, too. Palate is smooth and silky with beautiful acidity gliding through. Great balance here with a pretty long, vibrant finish. Quite effortless." James Suckling

Every year, Fratta is a breakthrough blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot that you just have to love. Fratta proved the potential of the Veneto for winemaking when it was first produced in 1977, the year Angela Maculan (a second daughter) was born. Deep, complex fruit bouquet rounded by fine sweet spices, tobacco and coffee. Beautiful lines and a sharp focus on the palate with dry mineral tones framing dark fruits, dried cherries and exotic spices. Fratta is a bold and big wine and there is no doubting the profound elegance of this very personality driven expression. SUPERIORE.DE

"A deep and dense nose of currants and black cherries and a hint of lightly charred oak. Medium-bodied with a cool and crystal-clear feel to the palate. The tannins are still firm, but the super-clean fruit is pushing through nicely. Best from 2025." James Suckling

"Dark and balsamic in the glass, the 2018 Fratta makes itself known with depths of crushed blackberry and wild blueberry complicated by lavender, cloves and camphor. This is supremely elegant and refined, with a polished wave of ripe red and blue fruits carried across a core of vibrant acidity as cooling mineral tones add an airy lift toward the close. This heady experience is punctuated by sweet tannins and a slightly bitter twang of spice as the 2018 finishes long and classically structured. The inner harmony that Maculan has captured here is stunning." Vinous

Crosara from the top year 2013 reveals in his full and opulent style wonderful concentration and wealth. This exceptional Merlot from northern Italy is still in the state of unbridled energy for a few years and will thank you for further maturation in your wine cellar with a lot of elegance and depth. SUPERIORE.DE

"This elegant red is bright and expressive, with graphite, black licorice and bay leaf aromatics accenting the cassis and plum pudding flavors. Firmed by creamy tannins, this is well-meshed and balanced, presenting a lasting finish of fruit, herb and mocha. Merlot. Drink now through 2027." Wine Spectator

"This is a very solid and structured merlot with density and richness at the same time. Full and muscular. Lots of black-olive, dark-fruit and plum character." James Suckling

Crosara from the top year 2016 reveals wonderful concentration and richness in its full and opulent style. This exceptional northern Italian Merlot is still in the stage of unbridled energy for a few more years and will thank you for further maturing time in your wine cellar with much elegance and depth. SUPERIORE.DE

"Another excellent wine from Maculan, this one their top merlot bottling. It trades in cumin and roasted garlic and nutmeg, as well as forest floor, brambleberries and tar. The interplay between the brambly tannins and vivacious dark fruit sets off a battery of fireworks in the palate, and this ends long and chewy, but silky." James Suckling

"There’s something rich and savory yet still confectionery about the 2016 Crosara that keeps your nose to the glass. Brown spice, dusty florals, hints of ginger and currants form its inviting bouquet. This is silky and enveloping with mineral-tinged red and blue berries, exotic spices and a suave character. The harmony here is noteworthy, coming across as poised and finessed, yet full of sapid fruit and brisk acids that add depth. The 2016 finishes long and spicy, leaving fine-grained tannins to linger. There’s so much potential packed into this varietal Merlot." Vinous

Crosara Breganze 2017 is a textbook Merlot: full of ripe dark fruits, blackberry pie, liquorice, chocolate, toasted oak and grilled herbs. Offering superb inner sweetness, it is both powerful and elegant, with a lush, super-soft mouthfeel. Pleasingly, a wonderfully focused mineral component saves the wine from ever being overdone. SUPERIORE.DE

"Deep nose with tapenade and olives on top of the minty blackberries, tar and black spices. Very compact and dense on the palate, with very firm tannins and fresh, medium acidity. A little tight and chewy, with a hint of bitter chocolate in the finish. Give it some time. Try in 2024." James Suckling

"The 2017 Crosara is deep and sweetly scented with violet and lavender perfumes giving way to black currants. This is textural and velvety in feel, with ripe red and black berries complemented by sweet spice and vibrant acidity. It tapers off long and floral with grippy tannins framing the expression nicely, and a twang of sour citrus perfectly completes the expression. The Crosara is a varietal Merlot from partially dried grapes." Vinous