Maculan
Fratta 2018
Other years:
2019| Denomination | Veneto IGT |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Area | Veneto (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 50% Merlot |
| Aging | 1 year in French oak barriques, 80% new and 20% second passage. |
| Year | 2018 |
| Product name | Fratta 2018 |
| Color | Very rich ruby red with violet hues. |
| Perfume | Very intense aroma of red berries, blueberry and raspberry; particular notes of spices and hints of cocoa and coffee. |
| Taste | The wine is well-balanced, rich in sweet tannins that blend to give remarkable structure and elegance to the wine. |
| Pairings | Perfect with grilled or roasted red meats or aged cheeses. |
| Region | Veneto |
| Country | Italy |
| Other years | 2019 |
Description
Still red from Veneto IGT, 14.5% ABV, produced by Maculan. Blend: 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 50% Merlot. 0.75L bottle, 2018 vintage. A wine that tells the story of a family that has been producing excellent wines since 1946, with a particular focus on quality and innovation. Fermentation in small steel vats with frequent punching down during the 8-day maceration. Aged for 1 year in French oak barriques, 80% new and 20% used. Very intense aromas of red berries, blueberry, and raspberry; distinctive notes of spice and hints of cocoa and coffee. Rich ruby red color with purple hues. The wine is balanced, rich in sweet tannins that blend to give it remarkable structure and elegance.
Awards
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2018
4Italian Sommelier Foundation (FIS) guide This has been one of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy for over 10 years.
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2018
2This guide is highly respected and offers the most comprehensive review of Italian wines. It has a long tradition and is based on blind tastings carried out by over 100 experts.
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2018
93/100
James Suckling is an influential American wine critic and journalist who worked at Wine Spectator for 30 years. He left the magazine in 2010 to start his own website and guidebook (JamesSuckling.com). He specialises in Italian and Bordeaux wines.
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2018
96/100
One of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy.
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2018
3One of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy.
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2018
95/100
Vinous is the online guide from Antonio Galloni, one of the world's leading wine connoisseurs.
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2018
4Italian Sommelier Association (AIS) guide
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2018
92/100
Wine spectator is the most influential wine guide on the internet.
Details
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
16 - 18 °C.
Longevity:
15 - 25 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
Pairings
- Start up year: 1946
- Oenologist: Maria Vittoria Maculan, Fausto Maculan
- Bottles produced: 600.000
- Hectares: 35
It was grandfather Giovanni who founded the actual winery, in 1947. Between the ‘50s and ‘60s he specialized in producing substantial quantities of white and red wines, which he distributed in large-sized bottles to osterie, trattorias and grocers’ shops, the so-called "casoini".
The revolution – from a quality point of view – was the work of Fausto. In 1973, after finishing his studies in Conegliano, he returned to the company and took over the reins of the business. In spite of some initial difficulties, his tenaciousness, thirst for knowledge and desire to experiment in both the vineyards and winery led the young oenologist to become one of the major innovators in Italian wine.
Today, Maria Vittoria and Angela share the running of the estate with their father Fausto. Thanks to their professionalism and enterprise, they represent the future of the Maculan company, focusing on technological innovation, sustainability and internationalization. Read more
| Name | Maculan Fratta 2018 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Veneto IGT |
| Vintage | 2018 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 50% Merlot |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Veneto |
| Vendor | Maculan |
| Origin | Breganze (VI) |
| Soil composition | Volcanic and tuffaceous hills. |
| Harvest | Manual harvesting, careful selection of the bunches. |
| Wine making | Fermentation in small steel vats with frequent punching-down during the 8 days of maceration. |
| Aging | 1 year in French oak barriques, 80% new and 20% second passage. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |