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Vineyard and terroir
Brachetto is grown in Acqui Terme. The technical profile identifies a 0.9 ha vineyard at 350 m above sea level, with western exposure and coordinates 44.706042, 8.422040. It was planted in 1980 and has white soils crossed by sandy veins.
The broader wine description refers to plots situated between 350 m and more than 400 m above sea level, predominantly facing South-West, with loamy soils containing balanced proportions of clay, silt and sand.
Grapes
Brachetto, a rare variety preserved in Scarpa's vineyards.
Vinification
The grapes undergo 12 days of skin maceration in a 50 hL stainless-steel tank. Two manual pump-overs are performed each day. Once alcoholic fermentation has ended, the wine is racked into stainless-steel tanks, where malolactic fermentation is completed.
Ageing
The wine matures for nine months in stainless-steel tanks before bottling.
Technical data
The wine is classified as Brachetto d'Acqui DOCG Secco. It is bottled in a 0.75 L Bordeaux bottle branded with the Scarpa logo.
Tasting profile
Light garnet red. The aromatic bouquet combines floral notes with cardamom and citrus accents, refined musky nuances and notable finesse. The palate is medium-bodied and pleasantly fresh, with an aftertaste that recalls the aromatic character perceived on the nose.
Serving and pairing
Pair with smoked fish, dark chocolate or spicy food. Cellaring potential exceeds ten years.
Vintage notes
The vintages offered on the wine page are 2022, 2019 and 2017.
