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Brachetto d'Acqui (Acqui) DOCG
A sweet, aromatic red fizz that smells like roses, strawberries and Turkish delight, with about 5 to 7% alcohol and a light, foamy texture. The aromatic Brachetto grape gives it the same grapey lift as Moscato but in red, with a faint bitter-almond note on the finish. Since 2017 dry still red and rosato are allowed under 'Acqui' DOCG, though sweet fizz still dominates. Serve very cold with chocolate or strawberries.
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| Producer | Wine | Price | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banfi Piemonte | Brachetto d'Acqui 'Rosa Regale' The one everybody can find (Banfi Vintners), rose petal and strawberry, sweet but with enough acid to stay fresh. | $18 to $24 | Wine-Searcher |
| Braida | Brachetto d'Acqui Gently frizzante version from the Bologna family, more delicate and floral than Rosa Regale, low alcohol. | $20 to $28 | Wine-Searcher |
| Marenco | Brachetto d'Acqui 'Pineto' Strevi estate that specializes in the grape, raspberry and rose with a clean bitter-almond finish. | $18 to $22 | Wine-Searcher |