Banfi 2007 Brachetto d'Acqui Rosa Regale

Medium red color, far darker than Rose, but not so dark as Sparkling Shiraz. Puntless bottle belies the vigorous small bubbles and the resounding pop of the cork.

Raspberry smell, hint of Muscat.

Fresh-fruit-sweet berry flavor, like something you'd put on pancakes.

Intriguing bottle for $12.70 / 375ml, not something I'd want very often, but a pleasing novelty.