Maculan

This still Muscat, conceived as the "little brother" of 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 flavour right through to the finish. Its perfect balance between sweetness and acidity will ennoble any end of a meal. SUPERIORE.DE

"Bright straw yellow. Fresh aromatic notes of Moscato Bianco jump from the glass, showcasing white flowers, cinnamon, ginger, grapefruit and orange blossom. Then much thicker and richer in the mouth than the fresh nose lets on, but still lifted thanks to laser-like acidity that nicely extends the flavors of tropical fruit and fresh citrus on the long, suave back end. Finishes much sweeter than it starts but not at all heavy and sticky like some other Passito wines from Italy." Vinous

Straw-coloured with greenish reflections, it has an intense fruity fragrance with hints of yeast and fresh bread. The full taste is finely balanced by the fine acidity. A masterly white wine based on Friulano (called Tai in Veneto), which harmonizes wonderfully with white meat, fish and shellfish. SUPERIORE.DE

"Plenty of fresh herbs, citrus and green apples here. Light to medium body, zippy acidity and a taut, spicy finish." James Suckling

Strong personality, very balanced white wine with the clarity you are used to from Maculan. Summer fruit bouquet of gooseberry, apricot and peach, casual and juicy on the palate with a pleasant aftertaste. SUPERIORE.DE

"Vivid straw yellow. The perfumed aromas and flavors of white flowers, green apple, nectarine and orange peel are enticing and clean. Then bright, juicy and fresh in the mouth too, with a long saline and minty finish that builds on you. A wine of impeccable balance and sneaky concentration. Not the last word in size and complexity, but precise, varietally accurate and clean, with a Muscadet-like quality, only slightly more aromatic. Well done." Vinous

"A bright, fresh white with green apples, citrus, jasmine and spices. Medium body, zesty acidity and a zippy finish." James Suckling

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

"There’s a light hint of tobacco and peppercorn punctuating the focal point of blueberries and fresh blackberries. Medium to full body, round and juicy tannins and a fruit-driven finish." James Suckling

Cornorotto is a fascinating, lively red from Marzemino, an autochthonous Venetian vine that is related to Refosco and Teroldego. SUPERIORE.DE

"Plenty of cloves, lead pencil and cedar aromas with dark fruits. Medium body, firm and silky tannins and a juicy, savory finish. Tangy acidity." James Suckling

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

Palazzotto is the name of the two hectares of vineyard where only Cabernet Sauvignon is cultivated. Fausto Maculan vinifies a noble wine from these grapes. Beautifully pronounced, very multi-faceted bouquet of dark ripe fruit, cassis and nuances of fine spices and violets. The fruity taste is full-bodied and soft, the finish is long lasting. SUPERIORE.DE

"Bright blackcurrants, dried citrus, dried nutmeg and thyme. Compressed and elegant on the palate with agile yet chewy tannins, but a full, hearty core of dark fruit." James Suckling

Acinininobili, Maculan's most famous Passito wine, sprays fine fruity aromas and offers a perfectly internalised sweetness in a long, elegant taste. SUPERIORE.DE

Fratta is an excellent blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Rich fruity bouquet of red fruits with aromas of coffee, cocoa and vanilla. Great structured wine with well integrated tannins, on the palate and in the long finale, aromas of blackberries and raspberries. SUPERIORE.DE

"Pleasing hints of dried mint and graphite lead to flavors of baked currant, espresso and mineral in this medium- to full-bodied red, with sculpted tannins. Shows good density and length in an elegant package. Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot." Wine Spectator

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

"There’s the faintest hint of some dried herbs, giving energy to the underlying blue and black fruit on offer here, which ranges from blueberries to black raspberries. The well-built palate is firm and quite edgy. Layers of mouthwatering acidity refresh the wide array of bright berries." James Suckling

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