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Elmo Pio Wines / Pio Imports Sweet Red Brachetto

Elmo Pio Wines / Pio Imports · Piedmont · Italy

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Taste profile

SweetnessDry → Sweet
BodyLight → Full
Acidity*Soft → Bright
Tannin*Silky → Grippy
Oak*None → Bold
Fruit*Subtle → Intense

* WineDiscounts editorial estimate based on verified tasting notes.

What it tastes like

Sweet black cherry and black raspberry with a rose-petal lift and a gentle spritz.

You’ll like this if…

Choose this if you enjoy Brachetto d'Acqui, Roscato-style sweet reds, sweet Lambrusco, or chilled, lower-alcohol reds.

Why buy it

It delivers a true sweet red profile without the heaviness of many red blends: low alcohol, bright fruit, and a light frizzante texture.

Best for

Dessert, chocolate, fresh fruit, spicy foods, and shoppers who want an easy chilled red.

Style

Sweet, fruity, lightly sparkling red from Piemonte.

Drinks like

Brachetto d'Acqui, sweet Lambrusco, Roscato Rosso Dolce

Experience level

Beginner-friendly; also useful for experienced shoppers looking for a sweet Piemonte Brachetto style.

Pairs well with

fresh fruit desserts · chocolate · spicy takeout or mildly spicy barbecue

Serving & enjoying

Serving temperature:
50-55 F
Decanting:
Do not decant; chill and pour to keep the light frizzante feel.
Glassware:
White wine glass or small tulip sparkling-wine glass.
Drink or cellar:
Enjoy young/current release for sweet fruit and light effervescence.
After opening:
Recork and refrigerate; best within 2-3 days to preserve freshness and the gentle bubbles.

Guidance partly estimated by WineDiscounts from the wine’s style.

About this wine

Elmo Pio Sweet Red is a sweet, lightly frizzante Piemonte DOC Brachetto with fresh black raspberry and black cherry aromas. Its lower 7% ABV and gentle sparkle make it an easy chilled red for desserts, chocolate, fruit, or spicy foods.

Wine details

Type
red
Varietal
Brachetto
Grapes
100% Italian Brachetto d'Acqui grapes
Producer
Elmo Pio Wines / Pio Imports
Country
Italy
Region
Piedmont
Appellation
Piemonte DOC
Bottle size
750 Ml
ABV
7%

Details last verified September 24, 2026

Winemaking details ›
Vineyard source:
Brachetto from Piemonte, Italy
About the winery · Elmo Pio Wines / Pio Imports ›

Elmo Pio is part of the Pio family wine-importing legacy. Pio Imports traces the family wine business back generations, with Bartolomeo Pio transitioning from local winemaking to international importing in 1964. In 1976, Elmo Pio began importing his own line of Italian wines after finding a sweet, lightly effervescent style he believed would appeal to American drinkers. The brand continues under the family's 'Forever Italian' positioning.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Elmo Pio Wines / Pio Imports Sweet Red Brachetto dry or sweet?
Elmo Pio Wines / Pio Imports Sweet Red Brachetto is very sweet; its sweetness rating is 5 on our 1 (bone dry) to 5 (sweet) scale. It is medium-bodied.
What does Elmo Pio Wines / Pio Imports Sweet Red Brachetto taste like?
Sweet black cherry and black raspberry with a rose-petal lift and a gentle spritz.
What food pairs with Elmo Pio Wines / Pio Imports Sweet Red Brachetto?
It pairs well with Fresh fruit desserts, Chocolate and Spicy takeout or mildly spicy barbecue.
How should I serve Elmo Pio Wines / Pio Imports Sweet Red Brachetto?
Serve at 50-55 F. Do not decant; chill and pour to keep the light frizzante feel. Glass: White wine glass or small tulip sparkling-wine glass.
What is the bottle size and alcohol content of Elmo Pio Wines / Pio Imports Sweet Red Brachetto?
750 ml bottle, 7% alcohol by volume.