Everything About Brachetto Grape
"brah-KEHT-toh" 
Brachetto Description
Origin: Piedmont, Italy
History: Brachetto is a red Italian wine grape variety grown predominantly in the Piedmont region of northwest Italy. It has been cultivated in the Acqui Terme area since ancient times. The grape is primarily used to produce Brachetto d’Acqui, a sweet, sparkling red wine that gained DOCG status in 1996. Historically, Brachetto was sometimes made into dry table wine, but this practice has become increasingly rare.
Appearance: Medium-sized, ellipsoidal berries with a dark purplish-black hue, growing in elongated, cylindrical-pyramidal, and rather compact clusters.
Growing Traits: Brachetto vines have medium to moderate vigor, ensuring regular fertility but low volumes. They are particularly suited for making sweet, aromatic, sparkling, or semi-sparkling wines. Early ripening preserves Brachetto from molds and rots, while it is more prone to viral infections like leafroll.
Food Pairing Brachetto's sweet and aromatic profile makes it an excellent match for desserts, particularly those featuring chocolate and red fruits. It pairs well with berry tarts, chocolate mousse, and strawberry-based desserts. Its light body and effervescence also complement fresh fruit and mild cheeses.
Body
Sweetness
Tannin
Acidity
Alcohol
Light-bodied with a delicate and effervescent texture, offering a refreshing and lively mouthfeel. Typically sweet, with noticeable residual sugar that complements its fruity and floral flavors. Low tannin levels, contributing to its smooth and approachable profile without astringency. Moderate acidity, providing balance to its sweetness and enhancing its refreshing character. Low alcohol content, typically around 5%, making it light and easy to enjoy.
Strawberry 
Raspberry 
Rose 
Cherry 
Citrus Brachetto wines are characterized by bright red fruit flavors such as strawberry and raspberry, complemented by floral notes of rose petals. Subtle hints of cherry and citrus add complexity, all balanced by moderate acidity and a sweet, refreshing finish.
Regions
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Italy
•Piedmont (provinces of Alessandria and Asti)
Notable Wines and Producers
Brachetto d’Acqui DOCG
•Braida
•Marenco
•Banfi
Brachetto FAQ
Piedmont, Italy
Brachetto has a body level of 1 out of 5. Which means that Brachetto is Light bodied.
Brachetto has a dryness level of 4 out of 5. Which means that Brachetto is Sweet.
Piedmont, Italy
Brachetto is grown in Italy (Piedmont (provinces of Alessandria and Asti)).
Brachetto wines are characterized by bright red fruit flavors such as strawberry and raspberry, complemented by floral notes of rose petals. Subtle hints of cherry and citrus add complexity, all balanced by moderate acidity and a sweet, refreshing finish.
Brachetto's sweet and aromatic profile makes it an excellent match for desserts, particularly those featuring chocolate and red fruits. It pairs well with berry tarts, chocolate mousse, and strawberry-based desserts. Its light body and effervescence also complement fresh fruit and mild cheeses.
Brachetto wines are characterized by bright red fruit flavors such as strawberry and raspberry, complemented by floral notes of rose petals. Subtle hints of cherry and citrus add complexity, all balanced by moderate acidity and a sweet, refreshing finish.