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“Costadolio” Rosato Breganze DOC
This is an intriguing rosé made from 100% Merlot grapes, directly pressed without destemming or
crushing. Only the first part of the pressed juice is settled for 24 hours at low temperatures, and then
fermented in temperature controlled stainless steel tanks. The wine is refined on the lees for three
months to preserve its fruitiness, and then racked and bottled in spring following the harvest.
“Brentino” Veneto IGT
Brenta is the main river near Breganze, and is also the name for a wooden basket, worn like a backpack,
that was traditionally used to transport grapes during harvest. This Bordeaux inspired red is a blend of
Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon that Fausto Maculan has crafted into a quintessentially Italian wine. To
ensure the perfect balance between fruitiness and softness, the wine is aged for one year, 50% of it in
French barriques, and 50% in stainless steel tanks.
“Palazzotto” Cabernet Sauvignon Breganze DOC
Maculan’s Palazzotto is made from 100% Cabernet Sauvignon grapes grown in the best, low-yielding
vineyards and aged in French barriques for one year. The name of the wine comes from the name of
the area, or località, where the grapes are sourced for this wine.
“Fratta” Veneto IGT
Maculan Fratta appeals to an inner hedonist. The wine is made from Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot
grown in estate vineyards around Breganze, a charming Venetian wine village located along the
foothills of the Dolomites. Fermented in stainless steel and then aged for one year new in French
oak barriques, the Fratta is bottled unfined and unfiltered to preserve its beautiful profile, which has
become legendary among connoisseurs.