BRACHETTO D’ACQUI
Wine description
Brachetto d'Acqui D.O.C.G., Area of origin: Castel
Rocchero, Piemonte (414 meters a.s.l.). Variety:
Brachetto d’Acqui 100%.
Vineyard
Counter shoulder planting system (Guyot), south,
south-west exposure. Age of the vineyard: 23 years
(1992).
Harvest
First ten days of September, hand-picked, with
baskets.
Winemaking
Destemming, light and brief maceration with skin (1-2
days), fermentation under controlled temperature until
5° are reached. Organoleptic features
Colour: ruby red with lighter shades;
Scent: intense rose aroma, light strawberry and moss
scent;
Flavour: sweet, balanced, fresh, with a long lasting
aftertaste.
Pairings
Fresh fruit (strawberries, peaches), dry fruit (almonds,
hazelnuts, waldnuts, figs), fruit salad, jam tart, sweets
with creams, semifreddo.
Serving temperature
8/10°.