Maculan Pinot & Toi

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The 2010 Pino & Toi is a pretty, entry-level white graced with crisp pears, flowers and apples, all of which come together in an attractive mid-weight style best suited for near-term drinking. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2014. This is another strong set of wines from Fausto Maculan, one of the leading lights in Veneto. My only real criticism is that the top reds are being released far too early for wines of such pedigree. These wines rank among the very best being made anywhere, but it is not surprising they remain relatively unknown considering they arrive in the marketplace too young to be fully appreciated. Sadly, there is no new release of the flagship Acininobili, but there are plenty of other great choices in this strong line-up.A Leonardo Lo Cascio Selection, Winebow, Montvale, NJ; tel. (201) 445-0620

The 2006 Pino & Toi (60% Tocai, 25% Pinot Bianco, 15% Pinot Grigio) is a clean, crisp, refreshing white with plenty of fruit and a lingering note of sweetness that carries through to the finish. It is an excellent choice for casual drinking. Anticipated maturity: 2007-2008. From top to bottom the most impressive line-up I tasted from Veneto were the wines of Fausto Maculan. Readers will find no shortage of compelling wines at all price points. Maculan remains best known for his sweet wines, but readers will also want to check out some of his table wines from the superb 2004 vintage. Quite honestly I was not prepared for the stunning quality of his Bordeaux-inspired high-end reds.Importer :Winebow, Hohokus, NJ; tel. (201) 445-0620

The crisp, fresh, acidic 2005 Pinot & Toi reveals notes of grapefruits and lemon zest in its light-bodied personality. A blend of 60% Tocai, 25% Pinot Blanc, and 15% Pinot Gris, it should be enjoyed during its first year of life. A Leonardo LoCascio Selection, Winebow, Montvale, NJ; tel. (201) 445-0620; fax (201) 445-9868

A remarkably light-bodied, refreshing, crisp white made from a blend of 25% Pinot Blanc, 15% Pinot Gris, and 60% Tocai, Maculan’s 2003 possesses loads of fruit, light body, and a refreshing, perfumed style. Consume it over the next 12 months.A Leonardo Locascio Selection, Winebow, Hohokus, NJ; tel. (201) 445-0620

Maculan's 2000 Pinot et Toi is a light-bodied, refreshing, citrusy, high acid white meant to be consumed as an aperitif or with seafood during its first 8-12 months of life. There are 9,000+ cases of this Pinot Bianco, Pinot Grigio, Tocai, and Chardonnay blend.A Leonardo Locascio Selection, Winebow, Hohokus, NJ; tel. (201) 445-0620