# Tramonto (Cantina Sant'Evasio)

> Red, Monferrato Rosso 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-tramonto).

- **Producer:** Cantina Sant'Evasio
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Monferrato Rosso D.O.C.
- **Grape:** Cabernet Sauvignon 100%
- **Cru / vineyard:** San Nicolao
- **Production area:** San Nicolao hill, Nizza Monferrato
- **Soil:** Marl
- **Exposure:** South
- **Harvest:** End of September, depending on grape ripeness
- **Vineyard planting:** Low guyot training, 200m above sea level
- **Vinification:** Destemmed and crushed, fermented in temperature-controlled steel tanks, racked, with malolactic fermentation and natural cold stabilisation. Aged over a year in oak barriques (225-litre casks), bottled the following summer and rested further months at the estate.
- **Serving temperature:** 18-20°C; uncork an hour ahead, decant if possible, serve in large balloon glasses
- **Storage:** Suited to long ageing
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-26



## Summary

A Cabernet Sauvignon grown on the estate's San Nicolao hill and barrique-aged, named for the memory of a fiery summer sunset.

## Tasting notes

Dark ruby red with garnet reflections. Vinous, intense, pleasant, distinctive bouquet. Full-bodied, fine, soft, herbaceous palate.

## Food pairings

Red meat second courses, stews, game and well-aged cheeses and polenta.