Ep 197 - Brachetto d'Acqui

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This week we are talking about Brachetto d’Acqui.  Brachetto d’Acqui is a DOCG in the Piedmont wine region of Northwest Italy. Wine Recommendations Risata Brachetto d’Acqui 2016 - priced around $16. Risata is a larger producer in the area - in fact they produce the #1 seller of Moscato d’Asti in America Aromas of candied red berries and orange It’s sweet with medium plus body, medium acidity with flavors of red berries and apricot preserves This wine has enough acidity to stand up to the sweetness but not syrupy It’s very lively, bright and a real treat It paired well with dark chocolate so this wine can handle more intensely flavored desserts   Rinaldi Brachetto d’Acqui 2016 - priced around $30 This sweet wine has aromas of black cherries and strawberries It’s medium body, medium acidity and flavors of dried apricot and red berries This wine was lighter in flavor, more delicate than the previous wine We would recommend pairing with milk chocolate, fruit tarts and creme brulee.  Sources: WIne Folly  Wikipedia  Wine-Searcher  Book: The Oxford Guide to Wine