COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Sparkling
VINTAGE
2024
GRAPE
Brachetto
PRODUCER
Braida di Bologna Giacomo
REGION
Piemonte
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Light
Sweetness
Sweet
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Brachetto d'Acqui from Braida di Bologna Giacomo is a semi-sparkling, sweet red wine from the Piedmont region of Italy, specifically the Acqui area, renowned for its cultivation of the Brachetto grape. The Braida estate's history is rooted in the Bologna family, with Giacomo Bologna founding the winery in 1961, building on a legacy of winemaking passion and innovation. The Brachetto grape itself has a long history, with mentions dating back to the Roman Empire as 'vinum acquense'.
ALCOHOL
5.5%
AVG. PRICE
€17
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
6-8°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Known as 'vinum acquense' in Roman times.
Fact 02
A rare aromatic red grape from Piedmont.
Fact 03
Sweet, fizzy, and low in alcohol (around 5.5% ABV).
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The production of Brachetto d'Acqui involves a controlled fermentation and maceration of the Brachetto grapes on their skins in steel tanks for 36-48 hours at regulated temperatures. This is followed by a secondary fermentation in pressurized tanks to achieve its semi-sparkling nature. The wine is then stabilized and microfiltered before a short period of bottle-aging for a few weeks.
