In the glass
Aroma: orange blossom, peach, apricot, rose, musk
Palate: delicate sweetness, floral and fruity, light body, aromatic persistence
Dindarello is Maculan's late-harvest Moscato, a lighter and more delicate counterpart to the intense Torcolato and Acininobili. From small Moscato (Muscat blanc a petits grains) grapes left on the vine to develop extra ripeness, it captures the variety's natural floral sweetness without botrytis intervention.
What it pairs with
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Fresh fruit macedonia
The wine's floral sweetness echoes and amplifies the natural fruit sugars. -
Light sponge cake with strawberries
Delicate sweetness and floral character harmonise with sponge and fresh berries. -
Pastry cream tarts
Orange blossom and peach notes in the wine mirror the custard and stone fruit.
How to serve Maculan Dindarello Breganze
Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
- Serve at 8-12°C. Cellar temperature (8-12°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a small dessert-wine glass (3-5oz pour) , the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Fresh fruit macedonia, Light sponge cake with strawberries, Pastry cream tarts. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Dindarello completes Maculan's dessert wine trilogy at the lighter, more accessible end. Moscato grows around Breganze's lower-altitude slopes and the variety's natural aromatic intensity translates readily into a charming late-harvest sweet wine. The name is a local dialect term for a bell sound.
- 1980 — Maculan launches Dindarello as a late-harvest Moscato from the Breganze DOC area.
Facts
- Producer
- Maculan
- Grapes
- Moscato
- Classification
- Breganze DOC
- Oak
- No oak; stainless steel cold fermentation
- ABV
- 11.5%
- Price
- EUR 18-28 at retail (500ml)
- Drinking window
- 3-10 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1980
Frequently asked about Maculan Dindarello Breganze
What does Maculan Dindarello Breganze taste like?
On the nose, orange blossom, peach, apricot, rose, musk. On the palate, delicate sweetness, floral and fruity, light body, aromatic persistence. Structurally light-bodied, medium acidity with a floral and sweet finish. Dindarello is Maculan's late-harvest Moscato, a lighter and more delicate counterpart to the intense Torcolato and Acininobili. From small Moscato (Muscat blanc a petits grains) grapes left on the vine to develop extra ripeness, it captures the variety's natural floral sweetness without botrytis intervention.
When should I drink Maculan Dindarello Breganze?
Drink 3-10 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Maculan Dindarello Breganze?
Fresh fruit macedonia is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Light sponge cake with strawberries and Pastry cream tarts. The wine's floral sweetness echoes and amplifies the natural fruit sugars.
What grapes are in Maculan Dindarello Breganze?
The blend is Moscato. The wine is classified as Breganze DOC.