Brachetto d’Acqui DOCG Semi-Sparkling Wine
Caracteristics
Semi-sparkling red wine with a fine, persistent froth, ruby red color of medium intensity and tending to light garnet or rosé or rosé, characteristic odor, very delicate, sometimes fruity or tending to spice in the less sugary version, with a delicate, characteristic flavor.
Food Pairing
Great aperitif, and perfect for a summers’ afternoon drinking. Also goes well with chocolate desserts and fruit salads.
| Country: | Italy | Region: | Piedmont |
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| Category: | Red Semi-Sparkling Wines | Alcohol (vol): | => 11.5 |
| Certifications: | None | Appellation: | Brachetto d’Acqui DOCG |
| Main Grape: | Brachetto – Black Grape | Secondary Grape: | Various Black Grape – Black Grape |
| Blend: | => 97% Brachetto grape =< 3% Black grape varieties suitable for cultivation in the Piedmont region | Style(s): | Secco (Dry – Residual sugar between 0gr/lt and 10gr/lt); Abboccato (Light-Sweet – Residual sugar between 10gr/lt and 30gr/lt); Amabile (Mid-Sweet- Residual sugar between 30gr/lt and 50gr/lt); Dolce (Sweet- Residual sugar between 50gr/lt and 180gr/lt) |
| Method: | Charmat (Martinotti) | Pressure (bar): | 1 2.5 |
