| Braquet | |
|---|---|
| Grape (Vitis) | |
| Species | Vitis vinifera |
| Also called | Brachet |
| Notable regions | Bellet AOC (Provence (wine)) |
| VIVC number | 1657 |
Braquet is a red French wine grape variety grown predominantly in the Provence region of southeastern France, particularly in the Bellet Appellation d'origine contrôlée (AOC) where it is as both a blending and varietal grape in still and rosé wines. Also known as Brachet, the vine produces naturally low yields and light bodied wines that are delicately perfumed. Recent thought among ampelographers is that Braquet is not related to the more aromatic Italian wine grape of the Piedmont region known as Brachetto.[1]