Wines made from Brachetto grapes of Vino da Tavola
Discover the best wines made with Brachetto as a single variety or as a blend of Vino da Tavola.
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 Vino da Tavola
Vino da Tavola was the most basic classification of Italian wines. It is now renamed simply "Vino" and appears on labels as Vino d'Italia. The original name literally means "table wine" as opposed to premium wines from specific geographical locations (see EU wine label). In May 2011, the first legal steps were taken to abolish the Vino da Tavola category, in favor of a New classification of wines called simply Vino.
What are the typical flavors of the Brachetto grape variety?
- Red fruitPresent in 7% of Brachetto
- Black fruitPresent in 4% of Brachetto
- SpicesPresent in 3% of Brachetto
- EarthPresent in 3% of Brachetto
- Non oakPresent in 3% of Brachetto
- OakPresent in 3% of Brachetto
- MicrobioPresent in 3% of Brachetto
- Tree fruitPresent in 2% of Brachetto
- Citrus fruitPresent in 2% of Brachetto
- FloralPresent in 2% of Brachetto
- Dried fruitPresent in 2% of Brachetto
- CherryPresent in 2% of Brachetto
- VegetalPresent in 1% of Brachetto
- Tropical fruitPresent in 1% of Brachetto
- CranberryPresent in 1% of Brachetto
- StrawberriesPresent in 1% of Brachetto
- Black cherriesPresent in 1% of Brachetto
- RaspberryPresent in 1% of Brachetto
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