Wine at the Table
Brachetto d'Acqui
The short answer
Brachetto d'Acqui is a sweet Italian wine from Piedmont, made from Brachetto. It tastes sweet, fizzy red, strawberry and rose and pairs best with berry desserts, chocolate and tiramisu.
- Style
- Sweet, fizzy red, strawberry and rose, Piedmont
- Glass
- Small dessert-wine glass at 46°F / 8°C
- Strength
- About 5.5–7% ABV
Where it comes from
A low-alcohol sweet sparkling red from around Acqui Terme.
What you need
- Grape: Brachetto
- Region: Piedmont
- Style: Sweet, fizzy red, strawberry and rose
How Larry builds it
- 01
Get the temperature right. Serve at 46°F / 8°C. Pull it from the fridge a few minutes before pouring.
- 02
Pour with food. Built for the table: berry desserts, chocolate and tiramisu.
- 03
Larry's tip. Strawberries, chocolate, and nobody driving far.
Larry’s rule: Strawberries, chocolate, and nobody driving far.
Variations worth making
Questions people ask
What food goes with Brachetto d'Acqui?
Brachetto d'Acqui pairs well with berry desserts, chocolate and tiramisu.
What grape is Brachetto d'Acqui made from?
Brachetto, grown in Piedmont.
What does Brachetto d'Acqui taste like?
Sweet, fizzy red, strawberry and rose.
What temperature should Brachetto d'Acqui be served at?
About 46°F / 8°C.
What to eat with it
Pour it like Larry
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