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Fausto Maculan is one of Veneto's most inspired producers. Maculan's higher-end wines are typically among the finest in the region (Fratta). These entry-level offerings deliver plenty of bang for the buck. They are a small winery in the Vicenza region which is a region not typically known for its wine production but these guys know how to bang out good wines. I also had a chance to visit this winery last year and i'll definitely be posting up pics from my tour.
Bottle was opened 3 hours prior to drinking. This Cabernet which is actually 80% Cabernet Sauvignon and 20% Cabernet Franc is a fantastic blend. The heavy duty Cabernet Sauvignon mixed with the lighter Cabernet Franc make for a wonderful blend. It has a nice DARK ruby red color. Dry with Medium to full bodied characteristics. Slight fruit, earthy, woody taste, very smooth and goes down easy. Alcohol comes in at %13. I paired with crumbly aged cheeses (Manchego and Asiago) and they went super well together. It would probably taste even better in a couple of years but who has all that time to waste? It's good enough right now. Can be found for around $15 give or take your location in the world which makes this an excellent value. GO GET THIS WINE!!
Price:Value Rating
4.5/5
Corvina Veronese which is one of the main grapes when producing Amarone wines. This wine is from the hilly sunnyside vineyards of Marano di Valpolicella. Alcohol comes in at 13%.
Decanted for an hour before drinking. A wine with a nice dark color. Not too much on the nose to be honest which is pretty uncommon. Taste is quite earthy with a slight sweetness of red fruit with a little spice at the end. I thought it was AMAZING. Best part... it can be found for 15 bucks or so. I paired it with some cured meats and firm goat cheese and it was the perfect match. Definitely a big bang for your buck!!
Price:Value Rating
4.5/5
