Wines made from Brachetto grapes of Strevi Passito

Discover the best wines made with Brachetto as a single variety or as a blend of Strevi Passito.

More informations about the variety Brachetto

A very old vine cultivated in the northwest of Italy, in Piedmont to be precise (provinces of Asti and Allessandria). For a long time it was confused with a large number of other Italian grape varieties, which explains why the latter still bear the synonym "brachetto". It is said to be related to the Muscat à petits grains blancs, to be continued! Note that Brachet, known in the Nice region (Alpes maritimes), is not related to Brachetto. Brachetto can be found in Argentina, Italy, etc. It is virtually unknown in France.

More informations about the region of Piémont

The wine region of Strevi Passito is located in the region of Piémont of Italy. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Marenco or the Domaine Latium Morini produce mainly wines sweet, red and sparkling. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Strevi Passito are Garganega, Muscadelle and Brachetto, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Strevi Passito often reveals types of flavors of earth, tree fruit or spices and sometimes also flavors of citrus fruit, oak.

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