Brachetto
Brachetto is a red Italian wine grape that is mainly grown in the Piedmont region of northwestern Italy. It was once thought that the grape was related to the French wine grape Braquet, but recently ampelographers think that the two are different varieties. In the Italian region of Piedmont, the grape is a little more widespread: its production usually falls within an area of the provinces of...
Brachetto is a red Italian wine grape that is mainly grown in the Piedmont region of northwestern Italy. It was once thought that the grape was related to the French wine grape Braquet, but recently ampelographers think that the two are different varieties. In the Italian region of Piedmont, the grape is a little more widespread: its production usually falls within an area of the provinces of Asti and Alessandria between the Bormida and Belbo rivers plus several parts of the province of Cuneo.
What does wine from the Brachetto grape taste like?
Brachetto is an Italian blue grape with a distinct aromatic character. In Piedmont, it is made into a sweet, softly sparkling wine in the style of Moscato d'Asti, with about 5% alcohol. Its smell and taste are very fruity and reminiscent of raspberries, strawberries and roses.