2022 Estate Brachetto
Tasting notes
This grape originates in the Piemonte region of Italy. This native red grape is used for sweet wines, both still and sparkling. Unusually aromatic found mainly in Roero, Asti and Alessandria. Both the colour and flavor of strawberries. Brachetto is the Italian word for Braquet, which the French consider an old Provencal specialty and which is a valued ingredient in the red and pink wines of Bellet near Nice. Yields are low and the vine is quite delicate but the wine is truly distinctive. Cougar usually produces a sweet, frizzante version but 2022 was so delicious we decided to keep it as a still wine. Cougar Winery was the first winery to get this varietal recognized in the US, so you are drinking history!
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Varietal | Brachtto |
| Varietal Composition | 100% Brachetto |
| Appellation | Temecula Valley |
| Harvest Date | 09/07/2022 |
| Acid | .7 |
| PH | 3.5 |
| Aging | Stainless Steel |
| Residual Sugar | .23 |
| Alcohol | 11.50% |
| Wine Style | Dry Rose |
| Volume | 750 ml |
| Bottling Date | 04/10/2023 |
| Country of Origin | UNITED STATES |
| State of Origin | California |
| Artificially Carbonated | No |
| Sparkling Wine | No |
Clone: FPS02 aka VCR02
Root stock: 110R
Soil: Decomposed Granite
Vines/Acre: 1000
Training System/Canopy Management: Single Cordon and Spur pruned
