Brachetto d’Acqui DOCG Sparkling Wine
Caracteristics
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Category: | Red 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): | Brut-Nature (Residual sugar less than 3gr/lt); Extra-Brut (Residual sugar less than 6gr/lt); Brut (Residual sugar less than 15gr/lt); Dry (Residual sugar between 18gr/lt and 38gr/lt); Extra-Dry (Residual sugar between 12gr/lt and 20gr/lt); Demi-Sec (Residual sugar between 33gr/lt and 50gr/lt); Doux (Residual sugar more than 50gr/lt) |
| Method: | Charmat (Martinotti) | Pressure (bar): | => 3.5 |
