La Maranzana’s Brachetto d’Acqui DOCG with a flat-top cork is a sweet and aromatic red wine, produced exclusively from Brachetto grapes grown on the hills between Maranzana and Cassine in Piedmont.Brachetto is one of Piedmont’s historic aromatic black grape varieties, long established in the Asti and Alessandria areas.Having nearly disappeared as a result of phylloxera, it was gradually rediscovered during the 20th century, culminating in its recognition as a DOC in 1969 and as a DOCG in 1996.This version is characterised by its low alcohol content, gentle effervescence and intensely floral and fruity profile – characteristics that make it particularly enjoyable both with desserts and as an aperitif.Following the hand-harvest, the grapes are destemmed and crushed, then left in contact with the skins for 2–3 days to achieve the wine’s characteristic pinkish-red hue.The must is then separated from the skins and stored in stainless steel tanks at a low temperature until refermentation takes place in a pressure tank using the Martinotti method, which helps to preserve its most delicate aromas.
Alcohol content: 5.5% vol.
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• COLOUR: light ruby red, with purple highlights.• NOSE: fragrant and aromatic, with distinct hints of rose and ripe red fruit.• PALATE: sweet, smooth and fresh, with pleasant aromatic notes of rose and violet.The gentle effervescence accompanies each sip without being overpowering.
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Brachetto d’Acqui is particularly well suited to desserts and dry pastries.It also pairs very well with strawberries, wild berries and dried fruit and can be served with other fruit-based desserts.Thanks to its aromatic character and low alcohol content, it can also be offered as a sweet and original alternative for an aperitif.
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Serve well chilled, at a temperature between 6 and 8 °C.We recommend using a medium-sized bowl or goblet.
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Store in a dry, cool place away from light.It can be stored for approximately 2 years.
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• Producer: La Maranzana• Designation: Brachetto d’Acqui DOCG• Type: sweet, aromatic and slightly sparkling red wine• Grape variety: 100% Brachetto• Region: Piedmont• Production area: the hills between Maranzana and Cassine• Harvest: by hand• Maceration: on the skins for 2–3 days• Vinification: the must is stored in stainless steel tanks at a low temperature, followed by secondary fermentation in a pressure tank using the Martinotti method• Allergens: contains sulphites
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