DaCapo (Cà ed Balos)

Langhe & Monferrato, Piemonte, Italy

History & Ownership

DaCapo began in 1997 when two friends renovated an old estate in Agliano Terme (Monferrato), aiming for authentic, elegant wines instead of mass production. The Sartor family started Cà ed Balos in 2004 in Castiglione Tinella (Langhe), focused on highlighting the area's natural aromas, especially through Moscato.



In 2017, DaCapo and Cà ed Balos merged, uniting the Barbera-rich hills of Monferrato with Langhe’s steep Moscato vineyards. The next year, the winery upgraded its cellar and fermentation controls, improving quality and consistency across its grape varieties.

Vineyards & Terroir

DaCapo manages about 6 hectares of vineyards in three main areas: Castiglione Tinella (Langhe), Agliano Terme, and Castagnole Monferrato (Monferrato).

• In Langhe’s Castiglione Tinella, steep hillsides with clay-limestone soils and south-facing slopes are perfect for Moscato. Vines are Guyot-trained.
• Agliano Terme in Monferrato has gently sloping hills with white, clay soils and some sand and marlstone, ideal for Barbera and Grignolino.
• Castagnole Monferrato’s rolling hills have calcareous-clay soils, home to Ruchè, Pinot Noir, and Nebbiolo.

These vineyards help the wines keep their aroma and freshness, especially from the higher Langhe sites, while the Monferrato soils add structure and tannin, making reds that age well.

Viticulture & Winemaking

Since 2019, DaCapo has been certified organic, avoiding chemical sprays and using traditional treatments such as copper and sulphur, along with some natural products. They focus on keeping vines healthy and some are over 50 years old. They use careful pruning to keep vines healthy in the long term and plant cover crops such as legumes and cereals to enrich the soil. Grapes are picked by hand after summer thinning, then carried in small crates to protect their quality. In the cellar, temperature is carefully managed during fermentation and aging takes place in a cool underground barrel room. Oak barrels are used to mature the wine without overpowering it.

Grape Varieties & Key Wines

DaCapo mainly grows local Piedmont grapes like Barbera, Moscato, Ruchè, Grignolino, Dolcetto, and Nebbiolo, plus a little Pinot Nero and some blends.

Their main wines include:

• Barbera d’Asti DOCG (“Sanbastiàn”) and Barbera d’Asti Superiore DOCG (“Valrionda”)
• Nizza DOCG (“Vigna Da Capo”), the flagship Barbera
• Grignolino d’Asti DOC (“Renard”)
• Ruchè di Castagnole Monferrato DOCG (“Majoli”)
• Moscato d’Asti DOCG (Cà ed Balos label)
• Langhe Dolcetto DOC (“Giarè”) and Monferrato Nebbiolo DOC (“Robur”)

The winery aims to let the vineyards speak for themselves, using careful grape selection and clean, controlled fermentations, with minimal interference.

Critical & Professional Recognition

DaCapo has garnered recognition from wine guides like Slow Wine, Gambero Rosso, Bibenda, and Veronelli on social media.

Why This Producer Matters

DaCapo Vini appeals to those seeking estate-grown Piedmont wines that blend the aromatics of the Langhe with the structure of Monferrato. The winery stands out for certified organic farming, small vineyard holdings, and a cellar focused on temperature control and careful oak aging,

For trade, DaCapo offers a focused line-up of classic Piedmont varieties, consistently made with technical precision and a strong sense of place across two key regional landscapes.