Maculan
Fratta 2019
Other years:
2018| Denomination | IGT Veneto |
|---|---|
| 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. |
| Other years | 2018 |
Description
Still red Veneto IGT, 14.5% ABV, produced by Maculan, 2019 vintage. A wine born from the passion of a family that has been producing quality wines in Breganze, in the province of Vicenza, since 1946. 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 50% Merlot. 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 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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2019
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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2019
91/100
Decanter is a wine and lifestyle magazine, published monthly in around 90 countries. The magazine includes industry news, classic guides and advice on wine and spirits.
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2019
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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2019
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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2019
95/100
One of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy.
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2019
94/100
The prestigious international wine guide from the renowned Robert Parker, the world's most experienced and trusted wine taster.
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2019
3One of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy.
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2019
94/100
Vinous is the online guide from Antonio Galloni, one of the world's leading wine connoisseurs.
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2019
4Italian Sommelier Association (AIS) guide
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
16 - 18 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- 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 2019 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Veneto IGT |
| Vintage | 2019 |
| 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 |