Mar 14, 2011 bastianich and lynchs book vino italiano lists 12 different grape varieties used in piemonte of which, at least 8 will have posts on this blog. A close relative of piedmonts asti spumante, moscato dasti is generally produced in smaller quantities and in a more delicate style than spumante. Brachetto brachetto dacqui, piedmont, italy saratoga. Brachetto wine definition,meaning online encyclopedia. Prosecco, moscato dasti and franciacorta are probably the most well known italian sparkling wines in the u. Finally, we are at dessert we had two desserts to finish our evening. Brachetto is a lightly fizzed wine with a nice fruit notes, and it perfectly complements wide range of lighter desserts and this was a. Brachetto dacqui, also known as acqui, is a docg in italys northwestern piedmont region, and received its classification in 1996. Brachetto dacqui is a sweet, pinkred sparkling wine produced in piedmont, italy. Since its elevation to docg status in 1996, brachetto dacqui has almost always produced its wines either frizzante fizzy or spumante sparkling, with a noticeable level of sweetness.
Braketoh is grown almost exclusively in the piedmonte region of northwest italy, which is nestled within the foothills of the alps and bordered by france and switzerland turintorino, home of the 2006 winter olympics, is the capital of the region. Many of the most successful subregions in piedmont produce many of the worlds finest red wines, such as those made from the excellent nebbiolo. Acquesi brachetto dacqui expert wine ratings and wine. Sweet, vivid, fresh with leasant acidity, it explodes on the finish with the same fruity notes felt by the nose. It combines concise descriptions of wines, grape types, regions, distinctions within regions, histories and processes along with interesting asides about individual wine makers and the evolution of regional viticulture, all woven together into a wonderfully readable and informative whole. It combines concise descriptions of wines, grape types, regions, distinctions within regions, histories and processes along with interesting asides about individual wine makers and the evolution of regional. The brachetto grape has been grown in acqui terme area, piedmont, since ancient times. Moscato tends to be a popular white wine among new wine lovers and enjoys a significant following with seasoned wine enthusiasts who enjoy a lighterstyled wine with brunch and dessert or on its own as a capable aperitif. Fizz 56 brachetto spumante sparkling red move over.
A feeble 5% alcohol, softly fizzy and with the same raspberry colour youll find in the aromas. Situated in the northwestern part of italy, the region of piedmont is known worldwide and is highly respected for the quality of the wines produced there. The two finest examples of brachetto dacqui i have tasted year in and year out are from braida also known as giacomo bologna and marenco. This awardwinning estate was founded on the philosophy of blending tradition with innovation, and is recognized as a pioneer in elevating the standards of italian winemaking. Brachetto dacqui wine a guide to the wines of brachetto. At one time the grape was thought to be related to the french wine grape braquet, but recent thought among ampelographers is that the two are distinct varieties. Search our inventory to find the best brachetto at the best prices. Great prices, terrific service and prompt delivery uk and europe wide. Next up black sesame crusted yellowfin tuna steak yuzu teriyaki glaze the dish was nice and simple tuna was a touch overcooked to my taste, i like it rare, and it paired very well with one of my alltime favorite red wines 20 laetitia estate pinot noir arroyo grande valley, california. Get snooth s free wine newsletter for a daily dose of what to drink right now, pairing ideas, wine country travel tips, and more. Brachetto is a red italian wine grape variety grown predominantly in the piedmont region of northwest italy. It is produced in the piedm ont w ine region around acqui terme in the province of alessandria with some overlap into the province of asti. Scopri le migliori cantine italiane e i vini di qualita degustati dal panel. Grangrani, il nuovo mix di lesaffre italia per pani ai cereali gustosi e leggeri.
As a long time resident of piedmont, the moscato grape muscat blanc is one of italys most eager wine ambassadors. A sweet, smooth, delicate taste, sparkling, inviting with a long. Visualizza altre idee su vino italiano, guida dei vini e bere vino. Brachetto is the sole grape variety permitted for the semisparkling frizzante or spumante red wine, a rare passito, and for acqui docg rose. Combine the first four ingredients with ice in a cocktail shaker. The wine was made famous in the 17th18th century commedia dellarte comedy in masks. Find wine prices for brachetto wines from hundreds of merchants on the winefetch search engine. The braida focuses on raspberries and cherries with a delicate, offdry finish while the marenco bottling labeled pineto has wonderful richness and layers of flavor, again with an offdry finish. This year we my son jack and i tasted more than 1,100 wines from piedmont, the legendary wine region of italy. Piedmont brachetto brachetto dacqui italy situated in the northwestern part of italy, the region of piedmont is known worldwide and is highly respected for the quality of the wines produced there. After the advent of phylloxera, and the decline of interest in the sweet sparkling wines, the interest for this variety had fallen, only to awaken in the last few decades, culminating in 1996 with the recognition of the docg. Excellent as dessert wine, it goes well with jam tarts and fruit salads or strawberries.
Brunello di montalcino, tuscany, italy gorgeous perfume of roasted herbs, saddle leather and tobacco, leads to generous flavors of sweet cherry, truffle, spice and dark currant fruit. Birbet brachetto buy wine, spirits and beer online or. Order online, pick up in store, enjoy local delivery or ship items directly to you. It surveys at one time, italian wines conjured images of cheap chianti in strawwrapped bottles. Vino italiano the most indepth selection of italian. Brachetto dacqui docg braida, giacomo bologna 2014. Sweet wine, lively, produced with 100% brachetto grapes.
Exuberant fragrant and aromatic bouquet, distinct scents of mature red fruits and withered roses. Brachetto restauranttapas bar home kigali, rwanda menu. Mild ruby red colour, its perfume reminds strawberries just picked. Brachetto dacqui pineto buy wine, spirits and beer.
Brachetto dacqui docg braida, giacomo bologna 2014 the. The regional wines of italy paperback by joseph bastianich and david lynch is a marvelous guide to italian wines. For brachetto dacqui, brachetto is the name of the grape and acqui or, more specifically, acqui terme is the name of the town. Spumante dolce, molto elegante, ottenuto dallantico vitigno piemontese brachetto, presente soltanto nella zona di acqui terme, dalle uve molto aromatiche e delicate. In times past, brachetto was sometimes made into dry table wine, but this practice is. Brachetto is the sole grape variety permitted for the semisparkling frizzante or spumante red wine, a rare passito, and for acqui docg rose the latter designation was introduced in 2017, and is also regulated by the consorzio for brachetto dacqui. I am certain that their list is not comprehensive either, as i have a bottle of something called verduno pelaverga which is made from the pelaverga grape and is notably absent from their list. Rosa regale brachetto dacqui docg vendita vini online.
Sour red cherry, raspberry, strawberry, baking spices cinnamon, nutmeg, floral notes. Pronunciation of brachetto with 2 audio pronunciations, 2 translations and more for brachetto. Sep 29, 2019 brachetto dacqui, also known as acqui, is a docg in italys northwestern piedmont region, and received its classification in 1996. Sparkling wines are one of italys greatest contributions to the american wine scene. A unique wine, cherry red in color, with a characteristic fragrance of fresh flowers and roses long with a slight musky sensation and intenseness of red fruits. Tosti brachetto dacqui docg spumante dolce 6 confezioni da 750. Castello banfi is a familyowned vineyard estate and winery located in the brunello region of tuscany. Match it with friends, entertaining chat and a long evening in the summer.
It is one of the few sweet italian wines to achieve docg status. Were on the lookout for great wine deals and when we see them, well send you an email. Brachetto is a modern italian restaurant which uses fresh, quality products combined with a touch of creativity. Brachetto dacqui pineto buy wine, spirits and beer online. A daily postcard with a few simple words of wine wisdom. Brachetto is a red italian wine grape variety grown predominately in the piedmont region of northwest italy. The character gianduja di gioan dladuja giovanni of the jug, a. Brachetto northwestern italian making light, fizzy, strawberryflavoured reds. Im a fairly experienced wine geek with good knowledge of california wines and reasonable knowledge of french and spanish wines, but italian. Refine your search by winery, varietal, country, shipping state, and more. Strawberry zabaione egg yolks, sugar, marsala wine, fresh strawberries was very tasty and not too sweet. Vino espumoso italiano brachetto dacqui docg san maurizio.
Bastianich and lynchs book vino italiano lists 12 different grape varieties used in piemonte of which, at least 8 will have posts on this blog. Brachetto dacqui is a lightly sparkling wine made from the light, red brachetto grape. Il consorzio di tutela brachetto dacqui mette in campo uno spot e una. This unique wine is often labeled simply as moscato or if its bred and born in italys northwest region of piedmont, its seen sporting its full name of moscato dasti named after the grape, moscato, and the italian town of asti. Learn more about vino italiano by reading the book. Pale ruby red with purple hints, lively foam and persistent perlage. This wine must be ordered online or by phone at 5105259463. A sweet, smooth, delicate taste, sparkling, inviting with a long aromatic persistence. Only wines produced entirely from brachetto grapes grown in a very limited area around the town of acqui terme in the southern piedmont can qualify as. Brachetto is a blackskinned italian wine grape variety responsible for sweet, frothy brachetto dacqui from piedmont.