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San Maurizio Brachetto d'Acqui DOCG wine — Vallebelbo winery — Dionysus

San Maurizio Brachetto d'Acqui DOCG

by Vallebelbo · Piedmont, Italy

Type
Sparkling
Grapes
Brachetto
Alcohol
6.5%
Sweetness
Sweet
Colour
Red
Colour depth
Light
Body
Light-bodied
Serve at
6–8 °C
Bottled in
0.75 l
VallebelboPiedmont, Italy

About this wine

Vineyard and terroir

The grapes are grown in the Brachetto d’Acqui region, also known as Acqui.

Grapes

Brachetto is the only grape variety cultivated in the region.

Vinification

The grapes are harvested at optimal ripeness and undergo primary fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless-steel tanks. The wine is then made by the Italian Charmat method, with a second fermentation of the base wine with sugar and yeast in sealed autoclaves.

Tasting profile

Lightly sparkling, with an intense fragrance and a pleasantly sweet flavour.

Serving and pairing

Pairs with sweets and desserts.

Label / history

According to legend, the region’s winemaking history dates to the Roman Empire. Ancient historians writing about the lives and customs of the people of Gaul mentioned a sweet, aromatic wine called “Il Vinum Acquense”, reportedly favoured by patricians and considered an aphrodisiac.