Tenuta Ulisse
Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Amaranta 2022
| Denomination | DOC Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Rosso |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Area | Abruzzo (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Montepulciano |
| Aging | 6 months in medium-toast French oak barriques |
- Identity: Amaranta 2022, Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOP, 14% vol, 0.75 L
- Origin: 100% Montepulciano from Crecchio (Chieti), calcareous-clay soils
- Vinification: hand-harvested in November, maceration for 15–20 days at 24–26 °C
- Ageing: 9–12 months in medium-toast French and American oak barriques
- Profile and pairings: plum and cherry, spices and tobacco; roasts and cheeses
Description
What kind of wine it is
Amaranta is a red wine from Tenuta Ulisse that expresses the essence of Montepulciano d’Abruzzo. Its complex aromatic profile reveals notes of ripe plum and cherry jam, which evolve towards hints of sweet tobacco, liquorice and vanilla. On the palate, it offers a full-bodied and enveloping structure, supported by soft, well-integrated tannins. The long, persistent finish precisely recalls spices and ripe fruit. It is ideal paired with hearty first courses, roasted meats, game, mature cheeses and dark chocolate.
Where it comes from
The grapes are grown in Crecchio, in the province of Chieti, in an area historically suited to the cultivation of Montepulciano. The vines sink their roots into calcareous and clay soils, ideal for supporting the vigour of the plant. The training follows the Abruzzo pergola system, respecting the natural vegetative development. The local climate ensures a complete ripening of the bunches, allowing a rich and concentrated raw material to be brought to the winery. This environmental context lays the foundations for a wine capable of reflecting the territory with great balance.
How it is produced
The process begins with a careful manual harvest. After destemming and crushing, the must undergoes maceration and alcoholic fermentation on the skins in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature for about fifteen to twenty days. The wine then continues with an essential ageing in barrels of medium-toasted French oak and American oak for a period of between nine and twelve months. This time in wood allows the tannic texture to be smoothed and enriches the olfactory complexity, resulting in a sip of remarkable depth.
History and Curiosities
Founded in 2006, Tenuta Ulisse enhances the winemaking tradition of Abruzzo by combining ancient wisdom with modern oenological techniques. From this philosophy comes Amaranta, an authentic expression of the Crecchio area. An interesting fact concerns its grapes: in 1906, the grape variety was mistakenly identified as Sangiovese by the scholar Molon. Today, the identity of Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOP is now undisputed. Awarded 99 points by Luca Maroni, this red wine demonstrates the dedication of the Ulisse brothers in offering connoisseurs absolute excellence.
Awards
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2022
99/100
One of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
16 - 18 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 2006
- Oenologist: Antonio Ulisse
- Hectares: 70
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| Name | Tenuta Ulisse Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Amaranta 2022 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red green still |
| Denomination | Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Montepulciano |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Abruzzo |
| Vendor | Tenuta Ulisse |
| Story | History and Curiosities Founded in 2006, Tenuta Ulisse enhances the winemaking tradition of Abruzzo by combining ancient wisdom with modern oenological techniques. From this philosophy comes Amaranta, an authentic expression of the Crecchio area. An interesting fact concerns its grapes: in 1906, the grape variety was mistakenly identified as Sangiovese by the scholar Molon. Today, the identity of Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOP is now undisputed. Awarded 99 points by Luca Maroni, this red wine demonstrates the dedication of the Ulisse brothers in offering connoisseurs absolute excellence. |
| Origin | Crecchio (Chieti), Abruzzo, Italia |
| Climate | Central-southern climate |
| Soil composition | Calcareo-argilloso |
| Cultivation system | Pergola abruzzese |
| Plants per hectare | 1,500–1,600 vines per hectare |
| Yield per hectare | 5.000–7.000 kg |
| Harvest | First ten days of November |
| Fermentation temperature | 24–26 °C |
| Fermentation | Approximately 15–20 days |
| Production technique | Manual harvesting; crushing and destemming; maceration and slow alcoholic fermentation on the skins in aluminium/steel tanks; ageing in medium-toast French oak barriques. |
| Wine making | Manual harvest in November; destemming and crushing; maceration and slow alcoholic fermentation on the skins for 15–20 days at 24–26 °C in steel/aluminium tanks; ageing in medium-toast French oak barriques (about 6 months, up to a total of 9–12 months). |
| Aging | 6 months in medium-toast French oak barriques |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |