# Da Sempre (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-da-sempre).

- **Producer:** Scagliola - Sansì
- **Style:** Red
- **Denomination:** Monferrato DOC Dolcetto
- **Grape:** Dolcetto 100%
- **Production area:** Calosso (AT), 1.5 ha
- **Soil:** Sand, marl and limestone (Calosso area)
- **Harvest:** Mid-September, traditional harvest with selection of grapes
- **Vineyard planting:** Vines 20 to 25 years old, 4,200 vines per hectare, 63 hl per hectare
- **Vinification:** Maceration and fermentation in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperature for about 15 to 20 days. Malolactic fermentation can take place. About 4 months in stainless steel. Alcohol approx. 13% vol; total acidity approx. 5.60 g/l; residual sugar approx. 1.90 g/l; dry extract approx. 26.80 g/l; total SO2 approx. 70 mg/l.
- **Serving temperature:** Serve in a medium glass at about 18 to 20°C
- **Storage:** Keep in a dark place at about 14 to 16°C. Quite good ageing potential.
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-30


## Summary

A young Dolcetto bottled in spring, from 1.5 ha in Calosso, about 6,000 bottles a year; Da Sempre means since always.

## Tasting notes

Ruby red with quite intense violet hues. Vinous, with a good-natured bouquet; dry, pleasantly bitter, with good body.

## Food pairings

Starters and first courses.