Structure

Bodylight
Aciditymedium
Sweetnessdry
Oaknone or neutral

Drinking window

Best 1 to 4 years from vintage.
vintage1 yrs4 yrs8 yrs

Critic scores

No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.

In the glass

Light-bodiedMedium acidityDryClean And Dry finish

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

  • 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.

  1. Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
  2. Serve at 8-10°C. Cellar temperature (8-10°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a smaller all-purpose white glass , the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
  4. 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.

  1. 1990: Maculan launches Pino and Toi as an everyday dry white Breganze DOC.

Facts

Producer
Maculan · visiting guide
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.

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