Maculan Brentino 2005
Posted By Joel on October 27, 2009
Who inhabits the spaces we’ve lived in when we move on? Do they too scent the winter kitchen by tossing orange peels into the old iron stove? Have they looked with curiosity upon the egg shaped depression left in the window sill where we hammered open so many walnuts?
I am always nostalgic about such things.
So, when I read that Fausto Maculan, owner of Maculan winery, when born, was delivered in the same room that is now his office – well, a sentimental detail, isn’t it?
Located in the village of Breganze in Italy’s Veneto, the quality-minded Maculan estate presides over approximately 15 hectares of estate owned vineyards, leases an additional 24 hectares, and works closely with other growers as well, managing production of another 50 or so hectares within the Breganze DOC.
“Vintage note”: the year 2007 saw Fausto’s daughters, Angela and Maria Vittoria, officially join the winery. Congratulazioni !
Maculan Brentino is made from Merlot 55% and Cabernet Sauvignon 45% and is aged, half for 12 months in barrique, half in stainless steel.
We enjoyed Maculan’s Brentino 2005 with butternut squash risotto, orange roasted chicken and vegetables.
Tasting Notes / Impressions:
A gorgeous ruby color and an arousing perfume of red and black berries, cedar, and spice. It has a soft, voluptuous body – think of the figures painted by Flemish artist Peter Paul Reubens – on the palate, and warm feeling, round fruit, hints of cassis and cocoa, and good acidity balanced with incredible precision. The finish is long and persistent with seductively restrained notes of spice and vanilla.
Food Pairing Suggestions:
MEATS: Roasted meats, especially lamb; PASTA: hearty pasta dishes, for example, lasagne or pasta dressed with a tomato-based cream sauce; POLENTA: try soft polenta with gorgonzola, pancetta and porcini mushrooms!; RISOTTO: recommend you try risotto with butternut squash; CHEESES: Ripe cheeses
$-$$
About the author
Joel
Joel Mack has worked for a celebrated importer / distributor of Italian wines and continues to study the wines and winemaking of Italy. He has advised many restaurants in making their Italian wine list selections and has provided training to restaurant staff. Today, Joel conducts wine classes and leads specialized private and corporate tastings of Italian wines. Joel carried out his higher education at a highly regarded College of Music and continues to extend an artistic point of view to Italian wine, balanced with factual information about wine, its nature and identity. By day, he applies his time to collaborative software technology. Joel can be contacted at joel@vintrospective.com.Comments
2 Responses to “Maculan Brentino 2005”
Please Feel Free To Comment, Your Thoughts Are Welcome
Please note: Comment moderation is currently enabled so there will be a delay between when you post your comment and when it shows up. Patience is a virtue; there is no need to re-submit your comment.
I can’t resist, to write a couple of lines regarding this very good wine. Last time I was at home, Marostica, nearby Breganze, I opened a bottle of the 2007 vintage. I noticed just after half an hour how much this wine improved on smell and taste. But the great satisfaction I had when I matched with my mum Sunday roast. A hare, (a kind present from my uncle’s booty hunting) slowly cooked in red wine with potato and carrots, accomplished with Borlotti bean in Sopressa and Sarde sauce and creamy Maranello’s corn polenta. WOW!
Luckly, my sister in law and mum didn’t drink but my father, brother and I, almost had to fight for the last glass. Nice ruby color, marasca-cherry nose with some dark berry, leather earthy flavour. Smooth and round on the palate, full and quiet long finish. What a great wine!
Thank you mum for a luscious meal and thank you Maculan for a divine creation.
PS=Watch out for his Vespaiolo to match with white asparagus from Bassano del Grappa.
A must, now in season!
Enjoy
Ciao Gianluca ! Thank you for sharing your experience with the wine and excellent matching of food. Your Mum sounds like a great cook ! I enjoyed reading your comment about good wine, good food, and family. What else could we want ? Thanks again… Best, Joel.