Brachetto Grape
Black Grape
The Brachetto grape, a black grape, is grown in the Piedmont region.
Of uncertain origin, there are those who believe it was imported into the Acquese from France, more precisely from Bellet, a small Provençal town not far from Nice, but there are conflicting opinions in finding common characteristics between the simple taste Braquet noir de Nice and the Brachetto d’Acqui with an aromatic flavor.
Between the provinces of Alessandria and Asti, on the hills that extend between Acqui Terme and Nizza Monferrato, the brachetto finds its ideal environment. Area approximately between the Belbo and Bormida rivers. It is also present in some areas of the Cuneo area.
Characteristics of the wine
The Brachetto grape gives a lively and fresh ruby red wine, characteristic for its aromaticity with hints of rose and strawberries. Little structured and little tannic.
