# Dolcetto d'Asti (Cantina Sant'Evasio)

> Red, Dolcetto d'Asti D.O.C. by [Cantina Sant'Evasio](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/cantina-sant-evasio.md), Nizza, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/cantina-sant-evasio-dolcetto-d-asti).

- **Producer:** Cantina Sant'Evasio
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Dolcetto d'Asti D.O.C.
- **Grape:** Dolcetto
- **Cru / vineyard:** San Nicolao
- **Production area:** San Nicolao hill, Nizza Monferrato
- **Soil:** Fossil marl
- **Exposure:** South-west
- **Harvest:** Early September, depending on grape ripeness
- **Vineyard planting:** Guyot training, 220m above sea level
- **Vinification:** Destemmed and crushed, fermented in temperature-controlled vinifiers, racked, with natural malolactic fermentation for de-acidification; further rackings clarify the wine before bottling. Aged in stainless steel.
- **Serving temperature:** 14-16°C, in young red wine glasses; can be decanted
- **Storage:** A couple of years' ageing potential
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-26


## Summary

A fresh, young Dolcetto from the estate's San Nicolao vineyard, matured in stainless steel.

## Tasting notes

Lively ruby red colour. Vinous, pleasant, distinctive bouquet with red fruit notes. Dry, velvety, harmonious palate of moderate acidity.

## Food pairings

Good with a whole meal.