Wines made from Brachetto grapes of California
Discover the best wines made with Brachetto as a single variety or as a blend of California.
More informations about the variety Brachetto
Sweet, lightly sparkling reds with a clear ruby robe, a light and refreshing palate (low alcohol, ~5.5%), with intense, refined aromas of rose, wild strawberry, raspberry, geranium, fresh grape and airy muscat. Sweetness balanced by fine bubbles. Absolute star of Brachetto d'Acqui DOCG in Piedmont (Asti and Alessandria provinces), a festive wine served with red fruit desserts. Autochthonous aromatic Piedmontese variety, related to Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains.
More informations about the region of California
Powerful, sunny reds: dense Napa Cabernet Sauvignon (blackcurrant, chocolate, tobacco, ample tannins), spicy, jammy Zinfandel from the Sierra Foothills, silky red-fruited Pinot Noir on the cool coast (Sonoma, Russian River, Central Coast). Opulent, buttery Chardonnay, notes of yellow fruit and vanilla. Varied climate, from the hot interior to the Pacific-cooled coast. 80% of US production, 139 AVAs including Napa (1st AVA, 1981).