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Key regions
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Synonyms
Brachetto is a red grape variety, and it traces back to Piedmont, Italy.
Structurally it lands at light body, no tannin, medium acidity, sweet and low alcohol.
Look for red raspberry, black raspberry, wild strawberry and rose petals.
The regions that matter for it are Piedmont.
In the vineyard it is marked by early ripening, low vigour and a preference for moderate to warm.
Watch for the synonyms: Borgogna and Birbet.
At the table it suits vitello tonnato, hazelnut chocolate tart and fresh berries.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Food pairings.
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vitello tonnato
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hazelnut chocolate tart
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fresh berries
Also labelled.
Borgogna, Birbet.
Bottles to look for.
- Acquesi Brachetto d'Acqui DOCG, Piedmont, Italy
- Angelo Negro 'Birbet', Piedmont, Italy
- Araldica Il Cascinone 'Alasia' Brachetto d'Acqui DOCG, Piedmont, Italy
- Banfi Vigne Regali 'Rosa Regale' Red Brachetto d'Acqui DOCG, Piedmont, Italy
- Borgo Maragliano Brachetto Piemonte, Piedmont, Italy
- Cantina Alice Bel Colle Brachetto d'Acqui DOCG, Piedmont, Italy
- Cascina Fonda Bel Rosato Piemonte Brachetto Spumante, Piedmont, Italy
- Cascina Galletto 'Fabio Perrone' Brachetto Piemonte, Piedmont, Italy
Brachetto: common questions
01.What does Brachetto taste like?+
Brachetto tastes of red raspberry, black raspberry, wild strawberry and rose petals. Structurally it lands at light body, no tannin, medium acidity, sweet and low alcohol.
02.Where is Brachetto from?+
Brachetto originates in Piedmont, Italy.
03.Where is Brachetto grown?+
The key regions for Brachetto are Piedmont.
04.What food pairs with Brachetto?+
Pour it with vitello tonnato, hazelnut chocolate tart and fresh berries.
05.What else is Brachetto called?+
Brachetto is also labelled Borgogna and Birbet.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Italy.