The hills of Italy's Veneto region have long been an area for local vintners to experiment with Bordeaux-style blends, but one of the first practitioners to nail it was Fausto Maculan, and his family's firm continues his successes with astoundingly juicy and savory wines that also offer incredible value. The 2021 Brentino is 55% Merlot, 45% Cabernet Sauvignon and is kissed with a bit of new oak, yielding aromas and flavors of spice, blackcurrant and cigar box.