In the glass
Aroma: peach, white flowers, apple, light spice
Palate: crisp orchard fruit, mineral, medium acidity, clean dry finish
Pino and Toi (Pine and You in Veneto dialect) is Maculan's accessible dry white, a refreshing blend of the two Pinots and Tocai for everyday drinking. It represents the lighter, approachable side of the Breganze DOC in contrast to the estate's intense dessert wines.
What it pairs with
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Baccala alla vicentina (creamed salt cod)
Breganze white wine is traditionally served alongside this Vicenza specialty. -
Grilled chicken with lemon and herbs
Clean, medium-bodied white works well with herb-marinated poultry. -
Light antipasto
Versatile dry white suitable for a range of light antipasto preparations.
How to serve Maculan Pino and Toi Breganze Bianco
Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
- Serve at 8-10°C. Cellar temperature (8-10°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a smaller all-purpose white glass , the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Baccala alla vicentina (creamed salt cod), Grilled chicken with lemon and herbs, Light antipasto. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Pino and Toi was introduced as Maculan's everyday white wine, a blend of varieties traditionally grown in the Vicenza hills. The playful name and accessible price point are designed to complement the prestige Torcolato and Acininobili, making the estate accessible to a wider audience.
- 1990 — Maculan launches Pino and Toi as an everyday dry white Breganze DOC.
Facts
- Producer
- Maculan
- Grapes
- Pinot Grigio, Pinot Bianco, Tocai
- Classification
- Breganze Bianco DOC
- Oak
- No oak; stainless steel cold fermentation
- ABV
- 12.5%
- Price
- EUR 12-18 at retail
- Drinking window
- 1-4 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1990
Frequently asked about Maculan Pino and Toi Breganze Bianco
What does Maculan Pino and Toi Breganze Bianco taste like?
On the nose, peach, white flowers, apple, light spice. On the palate, crisp orchard fruit, mineral, medium acidity, clean dry finish. Structurally light-bodied, medium acidity with a clean and dry finish. Pino and Toi (Pine and You in Veneto dialect) is Maculan's accessible dry white, a refreshing blend of the two Pinots and Tocai for everyday drinking. It represents the lighter, approachable side of the Breganze DOC in contrast to the estate's intense dessert wines.
When should I drink Maculan Pino and Toi Breganze Bianco?
Drink 1-4 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Maculan Pino and Toi Breganze Bianco?
Baccala alla vicentina (creamed salt cod) is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Grilled chicken with lemon and herbs and Light antipasto. Breganze white wine is traditionally served alongside this Vicenza specialty.
What grapes are in Maculan Pino and Toi Breganze Bianco?
The blend is Pinot Grigio, Pinot Bianco, Tocai. The wine is classified as Breganze Bianco DOC.