Zanovello Selections
Sassonero - Merlot Colli Euganei DOC
The Sassonero Merlot Colli Euganei DOC from the Zanovello red wine selection is a full-bodied and enveloping Merlot. The surprising persistence and complexity of taste and fragrance make this red wine a Ca’ Lustra excellence.
Difficulties temper man and vine: our Merlot vines, fearless, face torrid and dry summers generating an intense and heady wine, suitable for ageing.
Awards
- 2025The WineHunter Award: Sassonero 2020 - Award Oro
- 2024Gambero Rosso: Sassonero 2019 - 2 red glasses
- 2024Vitae, AIS: Sassonero 2019 - 3 Vines
- 2023Vitae, AIS: Sassonero 2018 - 3 Vines
- 2023Gambero Rosso: Sassonero 2018 - 2 red glasses*
- 2023I Vini di Veronelli: Sassonero 2018 - 88 points, 2 stars
- 2022Go Wine: Sassonero 2017 - Top Wine
- 2022Gambero Rosso: Sassonero 2017 - 2 red glasses*
- 2022Vitae, AIS: Sassonero 2017 - 3 Vines
- 2021Go Wine: Sassonero 2016 - Top Wine
- 2021Civiltà del bere – WOW!: Sassonero 2016 - Gold Medal
- 2021Gambero Rosso: Sassonero 2016 - 2 red glasses*
- 2021Vitae, AIS: Sassonero 2016 - 3 Vines
- 2020Gambero Rosso: Sassonero 2015 - 2 red glasses*
- 2020Vitae, AIS: Sassonero 2015 - 3 Vines
- 2020Go Wine: Sassonero 2015 - Top Wine
- 2019Gambero Rosso: Sassonero 2013 - 2 red glasses
- 2019Premio MondoMerlot: Sassonero 2015 - Silver Medal
- 2019Premio Speciale BioDiVino: Sassonero 2015 - Silver Medal
- 2019Go Wine: Sassonero 2013 - Top Wine
- 2008Gambero Rosso: Sassonero 2005 - 3 glasses
- 2003, 2005Aldeno, Merlot d’Italia: Sassonero - 1° classified
Information
- Grape varieties Merlot
- Alcohol % vol 15
Technical Data
- Total acidity 6.22 g/l
- Sugar 0.6 g/l
- pH 3.32
- Total sulfites N.D.
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Log inVintage notes
The year 2021 gave us balanced weather, a good grape load, a few surprises in the harvest and some good surprises.
Production batch
L853
- Amount 19870
- Bottle colour
- Capacity 0,75
- Typology Bordeaux bottle
- Recycling indications View
Sensorial analysis
The low yield and ageing in wooden barrels make Sassonero a full-bodied and enveloping Merlot Colli Euganei DOC. A red wine with fruity aromas of blackberries, plums, morello cherries and ripe cherries, surrounded by floral notes of geranium and violets and a delicate spiciness. The elegant structure is balanced by silky tannins, high dryness and great freshness.
History and production of Merlot
Originally from the Gironde in France, Merlot has spread to Italy since the second half of the 19th century.
Our Merlot vines, located on shallow soils and surrounded by outcrops of red limestone scales, 'cling' to the mother rock, generating an intense red wine. Sassonero is named after Sassonegro, the place where we cultivate our vines.
The ruby red colour is impenetrable and dense, immediately revealing the wine’s complexity; the nose opens with heady floral notes and scents of jam and ripe fruit that evolve into balsamic and spicy hints. The excellent tannic texture makes our Sassonero a soft Merlot with a long persistence.
Pairings
Sassonero Merlot is ideal to accompany a platter of cold cuts, as well as second courses of meat, in particular a delicious pork fillet with plums. Leave to decant and serve at around 18°C.
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