Brachetto d'Acqui

Brachetto d’Acqui is an appellation of Piedmont, Italy.

Brachetto is the grape to know here.

The ground underneath is calcareous, clay and marl.

The climate is continental.

Semi-sparkling red wine, red wine and rosé wine, plus one more is what the region is known for, and in the glass it shows sweet with rich fruit flavors, suitable for dessert pairings, delicate and fresh and enjoyed as dessert wines.

Labels here fall under the DOCG.

Names to look for on a shelf: Banfi, Duchessa Lia, Giacomo Bologna and Marenco.

At the table these bottles work with fruit tarts, chocolate desserts, amaretti di mombaruzzo and cheeses.

Serve at 6 to 8°C.

In the glass.

Red: Sweet with rich fruit flavors, Suitable for dessert pairings.

Rosé: Delicate and fresh.

Sweet: Enjoyed as dessert wines.

Grapes planted here.

Classifications.

• DOCG

Producers worth knowing.

Bottles to look for.

• Acquesi 'Valle delle Rose', Brachetto d'Acqui DOCG, Italy
• Acquesi Brachetto d'Acqui DOCG, Piedmont, Italy
• Araldica Il Cascinone 'Alasia' Brachetto d'Acqui DOCG, Piedmont, Italy
• Banfi Vigne Regali 'Rosa Regale' Red Brachetto d'Acqui DOCG, Piedmont, Italy
• Beni di Batasiolo Spumante Brachetto d'Acqui DOCG, Piedmont, Italy
• Bersano Brachetto d'Acqui DOCG, Piedmont, Italy
• Cantina Alice Bel Colle Brachetto d'Acqui DOCG, Piedmont, Italy
• Casa Sant'Orsola Brachetto d'Acqui Docg, Piedmont, Italy

At the table.

• fruit tarts
• chocolate desserts
• Amaretti di Mombaruzzo
• cheeses

Serving and cellaring.

• Serve at 6 to 8°C.

Nearby regions.

Brachetto d'Acqui: common questions

More from here: every wine region in Italy, or the wider Piedmont guide.