Maculan 2011 “Palazzotto” Cabernet Sauvignon

If Napa Cab is your cup of tea, this isn’t your cup of tea. This is Cabernet Sauvignon for Pinot Noir lovers.  2011 is especially delightful, thanks to a warmer than average vintage in Veneto, Italy.

Varietally correct, this Cabernet opens with currant and cedar notes, with a whiff of grassroots and crushed violets. Notes of licorice and spent fireplace surround a core of dark fruit and forest floor. The palate is round and intricate, and savory.