Sassi Grossi 2022

Color:
Deep and intense ruby red

Scent:
Harmonic and complex, an intense inviting fruity bouquet of plums and blueberries. With roasted and spicy nuances, and light hints of menthol

Longevity:
The Sassi Grossi 2022 will reach its full expressive potential beginning in spring 2024 and will continue to develop in character through 2035 and beyond if properly cellared. Best if uncorked one hour before serving

Taste:
Complex and fruity. It combines elegance and a superb structure with ripe and smooth tannins. Long with a good balance on the very persistent finish

Pairings:

• Roasts
• Stewed meet
• Venison
• Red meat
• Seasoned cheese
• Venison

Gradation:
13,8% Vol

Temperature:
18°C

Grape variety:
Merlot

The wine is vinified following the traditional bordelaise method with a maceration period of 12 - 15 days at 28 – 30°C. Once the malolactic fermentation is complete, the wine is matured for about 15-18 months in barriques of French oak. Frequent racking from the lees allows the wine to be bottled without fining, filtration or other physical stabilization. This may result in slight sediment in the bottle.

VINTAGE 2013 – Gold Medal – GRAND PRIX DU VIN SUISSE / Gold Medal – CONCOURS MONDIAL DE BRUXELLES / Gold Medal – MONDIAL DU MERLOT / 96 points – DECANTER WORLD WINE AWARDS

VINTAGE 2014 – 91 points – PARKER

VINTAGE 2015 – Gold Medal – MONDIAL DU MERLOT / 95 points – DECANTER WORLD WINE AWARDS

VINTAGE 2016 – Gold Medal – MONDIAL DU MERLOT

VINTAGE 2017 – Gold Medal – GRAND PRIX DU VIN SUISSE / 91 points – PARKER / 95 points – FALSTAFF

VINTAGE 2018 – 95 points – DECANTER WORLD WINE AWARDS

VINTAGE 2019 – Gold Medal – MONDIAL DU MERLOT

VINTAGE 2020 – 93 points – FALSTAFF / 94 points – DECANTER WORLD WINE AWARDS

VINTAGE 2010/2011/2012 – Gran Maestro del Merlot – MONDIAL DU MERLOT