Birbet, Brachetto
Birbet means “rascal” in Italian, and it is the name for the frizzante wine made in the Roero using the Brachetto grape.
Appellation: Mosto Parzialmente Fermentato (partially fermented must).
Type: Sweet, red
Varietal: 100% Brachetto dal Grappolo Lungo
Certified Organic
Color: Light purple with ruby reflections.
Bouquet: Intense notes of violet, rose and raspberry with hints of geranium and mallow.
Taste: In the mouth it is light and fresh rasberry, its fruity sweetness is balanced by natural fruit acidity which makes it pleasing and not cloying.
Alcohol: 5.5%.
Serving Temperature: 8-10° C (46-50º F).
Food Pairings: Serve lightly chilled. It goes perfectly with dry pastries and hazelnut cakes, or any dessert improved by a rasberry drizzle. It is a lovely and refreshing drink on a hot afternoon. Try it with spicy foods that would benefit from its fruit sweetness and bright acidity.
Production Area: Canale d’Alba, Piemonte.
Elevation: 200-250 meters (650-820 feet) a.s.l.
Exposure: South.
Soil: Sandy with traces of marl.
Cultivation system: Guyot.
Harvest: Manual harvest in the middle ten days of September.
Vinification: Red wine vinification in autoclave tanks.
2012 Birbet – 88 Points – Vinous Media (Oct 2013)
“Ca' Rossa's 2012 Birbet is a lovely example of this quirky Piedmontese dessert wine. Soft floral and spice notes add nuances to a core of crushed raspberry and strawberry notes. Ideally, readers will enjoy the 2012 over the next year or two.” ~ A. G.
