# Brachetto d'Acqui (Cantina Sant'Evasio)

> Sweet, Brachetto d'Acqui D.O.C.G. by [Cantina Sant'Evasio](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/cantina-sant-evasio.md), Nizza, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/cantina-sant-evasio-brachetto-d-acqui).

- **Producer:** Cantina Sant'Evasio
- **Style:** Sweet
- **Denomination:** Brachetto d'Acqui D.O.C.G.
- **Grape:** Brachetto 100%
- **Production area:** San Nicolao hills and the Acqui Terme area
- **Soil:** Calcareous marl
- **Harvest:** Early September, depending on grape ripeness
- **Vinification:** Grapes pressed and destemmed, macerated on the skins for about 3 days at 15°C, then the must immediately chilled to zero degrees to prevent fermentation. Warmed to 18°C with selected yeasts added; after about twenty days, once the wine reaches 4.5-5.5% abv, fermentation is stopped by refrigeration, then filtered and bottled.
- **Serving temperature:** 6-8°C, served in dessert-wine coupes
- **Storage:** 2-3 years
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-26



## Summary

A sweet, lightly sparkling Brachetto d'Acqui grown on the San Nicolao hills and around Acqui Terme.

## Tasting notes

Medium-intensity ruby red leaning to light garnet or rosé. Delicately aromatic bouquet, characteristic of faded rose with musk notes. Sweet, soft, delicate, pleasantly frizzante palate.

## Food pairings

Desserts and dry pastries; also good for an unusual aperitivo.