SassiCayas – Wooden case of 6 bottles

Color:
Ruby red with violet hues.

Scent:
Harmonious and complex. Intense and fruity with hints of small black fruits such as blueberry and spices, among which black pepper is evident. Varietal typicality of Syrah. Light notes of roasting and menthol nuances.

Longevity:
The SassiCayas 2022 will reach its full potential from spring 2025 and will retain these characteristics until 2035 and beyond if stored in optimal conditions. Best if uncorked one hour before consumption.

Taste:
Fresh and strong attachment. It has a good structure and is well balanced with ripe and sweet tannins of excellent quantity and quality. A good sapidity accompanies the very long and persistent finish.

Pairings:

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

Gradation:
13,8% Vol

Temperature:
18°C

Grape variety:
Merlot, Syrah

This wine, the Sassi Grossi-Cayas, is a fine example of the collaboration between two Swiss winemaking traditions. It combines the passion and experience of two family businesses, Gialdi Vini from Mendrisio in Ticino and Domaine Jean-René Germanier from Vétroz in Valais, who share a love of the terroir and a quest for excellence. The wine is a blend of Merlot and Syrah, made from a selection of 13 Sassi Grossi 2022 barriques and the same number of Cayas 2022 barriques, carefully chosen for specific wood characteristics to highlight the special attributes of Merlot and Syrah from the two cantons south of the Alps. The result is a robust, complex and intriguing wine that reflects the synergy between the two terroirs, combining the depth and suppleness of the Ticino Merlot with the power and character of the Valais Syrah. Definitely a bottle that embodies tradition, friendship and outstanding quality. The two wines were blended on 5 July 2024 in Mendrisio and bottled on 29 July 2024. 7,800 bottles of this wine were produced – 1,300 cases of 6 btls.

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