Brachetto d'Acqui (Italy)

Brachetto is a red Italian wine grape from Piemonte.

In Piemonte, the grape is vinified as semi sparkling red wine (Frizzante), much like Lambrusco, a sparkling wine (Spumante), a Rosé wine, and as a dessert wine (Passito).

This card describes the Brachetto d’Acqui DOCG Rosso (Sweet).

Typical Flavors


Strawberry
Wild
Strawberry		 Pomegranate
Pomegranate		 Peach
Peach		 Rose
Roses

Strawberry flavors are typical for Brachetto.

Profile

Brachetto d’Acqui is Sweet, Fresh and Flavorful:

SUGARSweet
BODYLight
FRUITMedium
ACIDITYMedium
Serving temperature:
6-8°C (43-46°F)

Food Pairing


Aperitif
Meditation
Aperitif		 Strawberries
Strawberries		 Fruit
Fruit		 Dried Fruit
Dried Fruit

Cantucci
Biscuits		 Panettone
Fruit Cakes		 Strawberry Pie
Red Fruit Pie		 Chocolate
Chocolate

Brachetto d’Acqui can be served as a light apertif.

In Piemonte it is served with fruit and Dolci (the dessert).

Pairing Suggestions

Not too sweet desserts:
Strawberries !!!
Fresh Fruit. Dried Fruit.
Fruit Cake. Red Fruit Pie. Panettone.
Biscuits. Cantucci.

Other Excellent Pairing:
Chocolate. Spicy Asian Sweet and Sour.

Brachetto d’Acqui DOCG

Brachetto d’Acqui DOCG is produced around Acqui Terme in Piemonte.

Brachetto got the DOCG status in 1996 (DOC in 1969).

Rosso, Spumante, and Passito must contain a minimum of 100% Brachetto grapes

Rosso must have an alcohol level of 11.5%.

Spumante cannot exceed 2.5 atmospheres pressure.

Passito grapes must be dried to achieve a potential alcohol level of 15.5%