# Busiord (Scagliola - Sansì)

> Red, Monferrato DOC Dolcetto by [Scagliola - Sansì](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/scagliola-sansi.md), Asti, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/scagliola-sansi-busiord).

- **Producer:** Scagliola - Sansì
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Monferrato DOC Dolcetto
- **Grape:** Dolcetto 100%
- **Soil:** Sand, marl and limestone (Calosso area)
- **Exposure:** South-west
- **Harvest:** Mid-September, traditional harvest with selection of grapes
- **Vineyard planting:** 0.7 ha, vines 50 to 60 years old, 4,400 vines per hectare, 55 hl per hectare
- **Vinification:** Maceration and fermentation in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperature for about 18 to 20 days. Malolactic fermentation can take place. One year in stainless steel with 10% in wood. Alcohol approx. 13.5% vol.
- **Serving temperature:** Serve in a tulip glass or large cup at about 18 to 20°C
- **Storage:** Store at about 14 to 16°C. Quite good ageing capacity.
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-30


## Summary

A dry Dolcetto from 0.7 ha of vines 50 to 60 years old, about 5,000 bottles a year. Busiord means liar in Piedmontese, a joke on Dolcetto's sweet-sounding name.

## Tasting notes

Intense red with clear purple hints. Intense vinous nose with a pleasant bouquet; dry, with a delicate bitter vein, elegant and full of character.

## Food pairings

Red and white meat dishes, poultry, game and fresh pasta.