Maculan Brentino Merlot Cabernet 2020 Grapes TMelot 55% Cabernet Sauvignon 45% Country Italy Region Breganze Abv 12.5% Case size 6 / 75cl Deep ruby-red On the nose: seductive aromas of blackberries and dark cherries, along with hints of cedars and forest from the one year of aging in French barriques In the mouth: the wine is dry and full-bodied, which balance harmoniously with its firm tannic backbone and distinct dark flavors, which persist well into the finishFor most people outside the region, Maculan is Breganze. Stretching between the Alpine foothills and the Roman town of Vicenza, the Breganze vineyards can easily yield anonymous wines, but such is Fausto Maculans determination to transcend the norm that he manages to wring every last drop of character from his carefully grown grapes, be they local specialities like Vespaiola (the wasp-seducing basis of Torcolato and Acininobili) or international varieties that he has imported and planted. While the dessert wines are Maculans most famous export, the rest of the range should not be overlooked: both dry whites and reds offer fresh, vibrant varietal expressions, as well as a unique take on the Veneto style.