Brachetto
Red wine grape variety
Also known as Brachetto d'Acqui grape
Brachetto is a red wine grape with signature aromas of rose petal, strawberry, raspberry. Structure: Medium body, Medium acidity, Low tannin, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Schiava and Freisa.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Anchor on rose-petal perfume with strawberry-raspberry fruit.
- Anchor Brachetto via medium/medium frame, low tannin.
Confidence signals
- Brachetto profile
- Rose petal with low tannin and medium acid — Brachetto signature.
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Piemonte · Asti · Acqui Terme
- Classic styles: Piedmont aromatic red cultivar behind Brachetto d'Acqui sweet sparkling styles · Floral red-berry profile with low tannin and perfumed aromatic lift
Common questions
Is Brachetto a red or white grape variety?
Brachetto is a red wine grape variety.
What does Brachetto smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Brachetto include rose petal, strawberry and raspberry. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium acidity, Low tannin, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Brachetto?
Documented tells for Brachetto: Anchor on rose-petal perfume with strawberry-raspberry fruit. and Anchor Brachetto via medium/medium frame, low tannin..
What is Brachetto most often confused with in blind tasting?
Brachetto is most commonly confused with Schiava, Freisa and Grignolino. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Brachetto grown?
Classic regions for Brachetto include Piemonte, Asti and Acqui Terme.