{"product_id":"maculan-torcolato-2022","title":"Maculan Torcolato 2022","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of wine it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMaculan Torcolato is a \u003cstrong\u003esweet white dessert wine\u003c\/strong\u003e made from dried grapes, showcasing the Vespaiola grape from the Maculan winery, a benchmark for the Breganze area and Torcolato style. The meticulous drying process concentrates aromas and sugars, creating a \u003cstrong\u003efull and silky profile\u003c\/strong\u003e. On the palate, it displays a masterful balance between sweetness and pronounced freshness. Perfect as a \u003cstrong\u003emeditation wine\u003c\/strong\u003e or paired with blue cheeses, it finishes with a long, layered and exceptionally clean aftertaste.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis dessert wine originates in the Veneto region of Breganze, an area with a clear winemaking vocation. The landscape is characterised by \u003cstrong\u003ehills of volcanic origin\u003c\/strong\u003e, gravelly plains and tuffaceous rock, elements that impart a well-defined mineral character to the wine. In this environment, Vespaiola develops optimal characteristics, reaching perfect ripeness. The geology of the soil ensures a \u003cstrong\u003ehigh aromatic intensity\u003c\/strong\u003e and a solid \u003cstrong\u003eacidic backbone\u003c\/strong\u003e, essential for balancing the natural concentration of the fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe process involves a slow \u003cstrong\u003edrying of the best grape bunches until January\u003c\/strong\u003e, a crucial step to enhance aromatic complexity. After vinification, the wine matures for twelve months in \u003cstrong\u003eFrench oak barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e, one third of which are new, and completes its ageing with six months in bottle. In the glass, it shines with an intense golden yellow, releasing aromas of honey, vanilla, dried apricot and white truffle. The sip is dense and enveloping, enlivened by \u003cstrong\u003evivid notes of lime\u003c\/strong\u003e and papaya, leading to a long finish of salted caramel.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTorcolato Maculan\u003c\/strong\u003e originates in Breganze as a genuine expression of Venetian family tradition. This elegant dessert wine for contemplation is made from Vespaiola grapes, a variety so sweet that it naturally attracts wasps. The finest bunches undergo meticulous \u003cstrong\u003edrying until January\u003c\/strong\u003e, then mature for twelve months in French oak barriques and are refined in the bottle. This artisanal ritual bestows a \u003cstrong\u003ecomplex aromatic profile\u003c\/strong\u003e with enveloping notes of honey and vanilla, masterfully balancing sweetness and acidity in every sip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Maculan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44583432913067,"sku":"53283","price":416.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6789\/2395\/files\/maculan-torcolato-2022_53283_1_4f854ad5-39de-4c70-b018-72dcbecbcdfc.webp?v=1773742108","url":"https:\/\/xtriwine.com\/en-hk\/products\/maculan-torcolato-2022","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}