# Pineto (Marenco)

> Sweet, Brachetto d'Acqui DOCG by [Marenco](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/marenco.md), Monferrato, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/marenco-pineto).

- **Producer:** Marenco
- **Style:** Sweet
- **Denomination:** Brachetto d'Acqui DOCG
- **Grape:** Brachetto 100%
- **Cru / vineyard:** Pineto
- **Production area:** Strevi
- **Soil:** White, sandy and marl soil
- **Exposure:** Amphitheatre-shaped site facing south
- **Vinification:** Grapes hand-selected and hand-picked; after pressing, 2-3 days of skin maceration for colour and aroma, then the must is clarified off the skins and aged in steel tanks at 0°C, with alcoholic fermentation stopped by filtration at 5% alcohol. Alcohol 5.5% vol.
- **Serving temperature:** Store the bottle upright in a cool, dark place; serve at 8-10°C in medium glasses.
- **Storage:** Store the bottle upright in a cool, dark place.
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-25



## Summary

A sweet, lightly sparkling Brachetto d'Acqui from the amphitheatre-shaped, south-facing Pineto vineyard in Strevi.

## Tasting notes

Medium-intensity ruby red leaning to rosé. Delicate aroma of rose, raspberry and red fruit. Sweet, soft palate, fresh, with persistent foam.

## Food pairings

Strawberries, red berries, chocolate desserts and fruit tarts; also worth trying with spiced or Asian dishes, and cured meats.