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SASSI GROSSI |
| MERLOT - TICINO DOC |
| Vintage: |
2008 |
| Variety: |
Merlot |
Location of the vineyards
|
Sopraceneri (Lower Leventina and Riviera) |
| Winemaking: |
The wine is vinified following the traditional bordelaise method with a maceration period of
13 - 15 days at 28 – 32°C. Once the malolactic fermentation is complete, the wine is
matured for over 14 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. |
| Alcohol content: |
13.5 % vol. |
| Color: |
Deep ruby red. |
| Bouquet: |
An intense, inviting bouquet of black berries fruit like blueberry, blackberry and black
currant that slowly unfolds undertones of liquorice and menthol. |
| Palate: |
Rich and full-bodied. Combines elegance and a superb structure with ripe, smooth tannins.
Long and fresh on aromatic complexity, with a good balance on the very persistent finish.
A Sassi Grossi with character and a great elegance! |
Ideal Drink-Temperature:
|
18°C |
| Ageing
potential: |
The Sassi Grossi 2008 will reach its full expressive potential beginning in spring 2011 and
will continue to develop in character through 2018 and beyond if properly cellared. Best if
uncorked one hour before serving. |
| Packaging: |
75 cl. in cartons of 6 bottles
150 cl. (Magnum) |
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