# 'L Sambù (Cà Neuva)

> Red, Dogliani DOCG by [Cà Neuva](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/ca-neuva.md), Dogliani, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/ca-neuva-l-sambu).

- **Producer:** Cà Neuva
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Dogliani DOCG
- **Grape:** Dolcetto 100%
- **Production area:** Dogliani
- **Soil:** Calcareous clay
- **Exposure:** South
- **Harvest:** Mid to late September, hand-picked into crates
- **Vineyard planting:** Planted in 1980 at a yield of 70 to 75 quintals per hectare, guyot trained
- **Vinification:** Controlled fermentation on the skins for 8 to 10 days with manual punch-downs and délestage; malolactic and ageing in steel, minimum three months in bottle.
- **Serving temperature:** 16 to 18°C
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-26


## Summary

Dogliani DOCG 'L Sambù, 100% Dolcetto from vines planted in 1980 on calcareous clay, south-facing soil, a structured style typical of Dogliani's Dolcetto.

## Tasting notes

Deep ruby red with purple overtones. Intense, wine-like and fruity on the nose; full-bodied on the palate, slightly tannic, soft and captivating.

## Food pairings

Red meats in general and mature cheeses.