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• Grape varietal: 100% Brachetto.
• Geographic area, soil and climate conditions: It is created from grapes grown in the hills of a territory that extends towards Acqui. Brachetto exalts moments of joy with the evocation of the legend of Cleopatra which tells that the Egyptian queen used to offer a chalice of Brachetto to her lovers to render them more active.
• Average altitude of the vineyards: 160 mt. above sea-level.
• Exposure: basically South-West very sunny all day.
• Yield: Regulations allow 8 tons per hectare but according to the principles of quality of the winery, our vintners obtain a lower yield that signifies better grapes in terms of sugar and extracts content.
• Vinification process: Soft pressing of the grapes followed by interruption of the fermentation through the use of refrigerating technology that allows the wine to keep its aroma and flavour and at the same time to stabilise the product.
• Organoleptic characteristics:
  Soft ruby red colour with soft, waxy colour foam
  Fruity bouquet with inviting scents of rose
  Persuasive flavour with a touch of liveliness and perfect agreement between nose and palate
  Finished alcohol: 5.5 % Volume
  Total minimum acid: 5/1000
  Dry extract: 18 gr. per litre
• Pairings: It is an ideal companion for parties, matching matches fruits and pastries to perfection.
• Serving tips: Goblet fill to the brim to make Brachetto release all its aroma and tickle the nose with its inebriating bubbles. Serve at a temperature of 6/7° C.