Our intuitions proved excellent. After my guy opened the bottle party-trick style with a steak knife, (don't try this at home- it involves a large, sharp object and wastes wine!) we poured two glasses of the vino and gave it a whirl. The nose on the Brachetto D'acqui was beautiful and zesty, if a little too cloyingly sweet. It smelled of fresh dark berries and had a tangy, acidic note almost like sweet/sour candy. The first sip was simple and delicious. This fizzy guy makes for incredibly easy drinking. It's like wine/berry/candy/soda with 13% alcohol. Not bad for a bubbly hmm? The great thing about the Regali Rosa is that it's actually dry! The fruity sweetness is kind of combated by the dryness and acidity, leaving a nicely balanced bubbler that slides down super easy. My one note of caution: when buying, make sure you have more than one bottle on hand. You're going to want it!
Technical Info:
Varietal: 100% Brachatto
Alcohol: 13%
Origin: Piedmont, Italy
Price: $14-24 at Whole Foods, Market Street, and wine shops.
Rachel's Grade: A-/B+ For the low end price, this gets an A-, if you're paying over $20, B+. Regardless, a very fun wine to drink! This sparkler makes a great aperitif or dessert wine (going especialllllly well with dark chocolate). For a light red, Regali Rosa is extraordinarily fruity, sweet, and delicious. If you happen to stumble upon it, don't hesitate. Find something to celebrate and pop that bottle!
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