COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Sparkling
VINTAGE
2023
GRAPE
Brachetto
PRODUCER
Casa Vinicola Marenco
REGION
Piemonte
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Light
Sweetness
Sweet
Acidity
Medium - Low
Finish
Medium - Short
Intensity
Medium
Tannins
Low
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Casa Vinicola Marenco's Pineto Brachetto d'Acqui 2023 is a unique Italian red wine from the Brachetto d'Acqui DOCG appellation in Piedmont. The Marenco family has been cultivating vineyards since 1925, with the current generation continuing their winemaking tradition. The wine is made exclusively from Brachetto grapes grown in the Pineto vineyard, characterized by its sandy, limestone-rich white soils. This appellation is specifically recognized for its production of this distinctive sweet, sparkling red wine.
ALCOHOL
5.0%
AVG. PRICE
€21
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now
Ideal temperature
8-10°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Made from 100% Brachetto grapes, a native Italian varietal.
Fact 02
Fermentation is stopped early to retain natural sweetness and sparkle.
Fact 03
The Pineto vineyard boasts white soils of sand and limestone.
Fact 04
This wine is often enjoyed as a refreshing aperitif or with lighter fare.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Casa Vinicola Marenco's Pineto Brachetto d'Acqui begins with a manual harvest of Brachetto grapes in early September. The grapes undergo destemming and a brief maceration on the skins for 2 to 3 days to impart color. The clarified juice is then fermented in temperature-controlled pressurized tanks. Fermentation is arrested through filtration when the wine reaches approximately 5% alcohol by volume, preserving its natural sweetness and creating a delicate sparkle. No sugar is added during this process.
