Arcanum Il Fauno Di Arcanum 2018 | eWineAsia.com

Grape Variety: 52% Merlot 38% Cabernet Franc 8% Cabernet Sauvignon 2% Petit Verdot
Vintage: 2018
Aging Potential: Drink now
Serving Temperature: 16 °C
Alcohol Level: 14.5%

Country: Italy
Region: Tuscany

Each vintage is special in its own, and the 2018 vintage is no different. It has combined the powerful qualities of the 2015 vintage along with the brilliant structure seen in 2016 and created an elegant wine with a strong backbone. The growing season was ideal, without extreme heat or untimely rains. We had the perfect window and conditions for harvest, September 10 to October 10 with warm days and cold nights allowing impeccable ripening of the grapes. The nose showcases more earthy aromas than fruit, highlighting nutmeg, cypress and roses. On the palate, the entrance is supple with luscious mouth filling tannins and expresses flavors of black cherries, candied apples and licorice. This beautifully layered blend carries through to a long, spicy finish with hints of balsamic, cloves and white pepper.

Tasting Note

Deep red color
The nose showcases more earthy aromas than fruit, highlighting nutmeg, cypress and roses
On the palate, the entrance is supple with luscious mouth filling tannins and expresses flavors of black cherries, candied apples and licorice. This beautifully layered blend carries through to a long, spicy finish with hints of balsamic, cloves and white pepper.

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Winery Info / Brand

Lawrence Cronin

Growing up in New York City, Lawrence Cronin was always aware of his Italian heritage. His mother’s family goes back hundreds of years in the small town of Castellammare del Golfo, a picturesque fishing village on the northwest coast of Sicily. Visits to the old country during his youth made the relocation relatively seamless years later when Lawrence moved to Tuscany to make wine at Arceno.
Lawrence began his professional winemaking career in 1995 at Edmeades Winery in the Anderson Valley region of California’s rugged Mendocino County. Prior to joining Tenuta di Arceno, Lawrence also worked at a number of other prominent wineries worldwide including Firriatto in Sicily, Cloudy Bay in New Zealand, Cape Mentelle in Australia and Calina in Chile.
Lawrence was hired as the winemaker for Tenuta di Arceno in 2002. With guidance from Vigneron Pierre Seillan, he has helped elevate this historic estate into the upper tier of Tuscan producers.