About Brachetto
- Style
- Red
- Grape Varieties
- Brachetto
- Price Range
- $25-35
A rare dry (secco), still, and aged expression of Brachetto — a variety almost always vinified sweet and sparkling elsewhere in Piedmont. Made from 100% Brachetto grown at the Poderi Bricchi estate in Castel Rocchero, it is often described as one of the only dry, cellar-worthy Brachettos produced anywhere, showing delicate rose-petal perfume with a persistent, savory-dry finish rather than the grape's usual sweetness.
Scarpa's dry Brachetto is a small act of rebellion against the grape's sweet reputation — proof that 'local oddity' grapes deserve serious winemaking, not just novelty status.
New to wine?
A conversation-starter wine — most people expect Brachetto to be sweet and fizzy, so this dry, still version is a memorable surprise for curious drinkers.
Food Pairings
An unusual match for cured meats, mild aged cheeses, and roasted poultry; its dry rose-petal perfume also works well as a contemplative aperitivo pour.
When to drink it
Aperitivo for adventurous palates, and pairing experiments with cured meats or mild cheese.
Terroir & Winemaking
100% Brachetto from the Poderi Bricchi estate, Castel Rocchero, vinified fully dry (secco) rather than the variety's usual sweet, frizzante style. Dry and notably long on the palate; unlike most Brachetto, made to be cellared rather than consumed immediately.
About the producer
Antica Casa Vinicola ScarpaA historic guardian of Piedmontese tradition, renowned for long-aged, elegant wines and the prestigious Monvigliero cru.Visit the producer page →Frequently Asked Questions
- Is this Brachetto sweet like most examples of the grape?
- No — unlike the typical sweet, sparkling Brachetto d'Acqui, this is a fully dry (secco), still wine, and one of very few examples made to be aged rather than drunk young.
- What does it taste like?
- Delicate rose-petal perfume with a dry, persistent finish, rather than the sugary, fruity character most Brachetto drinkers expect.
- What should it be paired with?
- Cured meats, mild aged cheeses, and roasted poultry work well with its dry, aromatic profile.
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