Maculan

Origins

For three generations, the Maculan family has grown grapes and produced wine in Breganze, a village at the foot of the Alps in Veneto. In the 16th century, Venetian nobles spent their summers in the area, relaxing in villas built there.

Fausto Maculan's path

Fausto Maculan discovered his calling at 13, while working at the family winery during his summer holidays. At 14, his father sent him to the school of oenology in Conegliano, where he graduated with honors in 1970. He has run the family business since 1975, guided by his motto: "A small winery creates great wines."

Rebuilding quality

During a difficult period for winegrowing in the area, Fausto made the decision to improve the quality of the wines, devoting all his time and energy to the effort. He visited leading wineries around the world, learned from their experience, and continued experimenting until he achieved the results he wanted, raising the winery's reputation and the quality of its wines.

Public roles

From 1985, Fausto served for several years as director of courses for the Italian Sommelier Association. He has judged national and international wine competitions and has spoken at wine and food events in Italy and abroad. In 1998, he was elected president of the committee promoting Veneto wines.

Today

Fausto's daughter Angela Maculan now also helps run the estate, welcoming visitors, planning events, managing public relations, and representing Maculan wines on the international market.