Brachetto 

The formal name for this variety is Brachetto del Piemonte so there are no prizes for guessing its origin.

This is an old variety, but perhaps not as old as legends suggest.

Brachetto is a red variety from Piedmont in Northern Italy.  It is used to make still or sparkling wines, either red or pink.

This variety is noted for its intense rose and Turkish delight aromas.

Brachetto wine styles

The fresh, delicate aromas of Brachetto are best exploited in lighter style wines.

Dry reds are sometimes made but frizzante or spumante wines are more common.  Sometimes these wines have some residual sugar highlighting the strawberry-like flavours of the wine.  Moderate acidity combined with low levels of tannin and alcohol make for refreshing wines.

Australian Producers of Brachetto

• La Fattoria Perth Hills
• Pizzini Wines King Valley
• Soumah Yarra Valley
• Vineyard 28 Geographe

More Italian red wine varieties used in Australia

Brachetto and food

Chilled Brachetto wines make excellent apéritif wines to be consumed before a meal or as a welcoming drink to a gathering on a warm afternoon.

These wines make excellent accompaniments to cream based deserts, especially those featuring berries of any kind.

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