How do you tell Macabeo and Trebbiano Toscano apart in a blind tasting?

The clearest separator between Macabeo and Trebbiano Toscano is acidity: Macabeo is Medium(+) while Trebbiano Toscano is High. Lead with that to resolve the blind call.

Is Macabeo or Trebbiano Toscano higher in acidity?

On the WSET ladder, Macabeo is Medium(+) and Trebbiano Toscano is High for acidity.

Are Macabeo and Trebbiano Toscano red or white?

Macabeo and Trebbiano Toscano are both white grape varieties.

Macabeo vs Trebbiano Toscano — how to tell them apart

Structure compared

Structure compared	Macabeo	Trebbiano Toscano
Acidity	Medium(+)	High
Body	Medium	Medium(−)
Alcohol	Medium	Medium
Color intensity	Pale	Pale
Aromatic intensity	Medium	Medium(−)

Signature aromas

Macabeo

applelemon peelfennel

Trebbiano Toscano

lemongreen applewhite flowers

Common questions

How do you tell Macabeo and Trebbiano Toscano apart in a blind tasting?: The clearest separator between Macabeo and Trebbiano Toscano is acidity: Macabeo is Medium(+) while Trebbiano Toscano is High. Lead with that to resolve the blind call.
Is Macabeo or Trebbiano Toscano higher in acidity?: On the WSET ladder, Macabeo is Medium(+) and Trebbiano Toscano is High for acidity.
Are Macabeo and Trebbiano Toscano red or white?: Macabeo and Trebbiano Toscano are both white grape varieties.