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Brachetto d'Acqui is a semi-sparkling, sweet red wine from Piedmont known for it's candied and floral aromatics.

The Comprehensive Guide to Brachetto | Wine Folly

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<section id="intro">Brachetto d&#8217;Acqui is a frizzante (semi-sparkling) sweet red wine from Piedmont that&#8217;s known for it&#8217;s candied and floral aromatics.</p>
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<h3>Primary Flavors</h3>
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<li class="flavor-strawberry">Candied Strawberry</li>
<li class="flavor-orange-peel">Orange Zest</li>
<li class="flavor-black-currant">Black Currant</li>
<li class="flavor-apricot">Apricot</li>
<li class="flavor-cream">Cream</li>
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<h3>Taste Profile</h3>
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<div class="label body">Medium-light Body</div>
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<div class="label alcohol">Under 10% ABV</div>
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<h3>Handling</h3>
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<small>SERVE</small><br />
<small>55–60°F / 12-15°C</small><br />
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<li class="glass-universal"><span class="handling-value"><br />
<small>GLASS TYPE</small><br />
Universal</span></li>
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<small>DECANT</small><br />
No</span></li>
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<small>CELLAR</small><br />
1–3 Years</span></li>
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<h3>Food Pairing</h3>
<p>A perfect match with rich, creamy chocolate desserts like ganache and mousse. For fun, try Brachetto d&#8217;Aqui with berry tarts and strawberry ice cream.</p>
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Brachetto

Primary Flavors

Taste Profile

Handling

Food Pairing

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