| 99 Points: “Few other red wines in the world show off this style in which the sweetness of the fruit, with those of the balsamic spices so sweetly, vanilla-mentally minty, are so penetrated and balanced. At the base of this shining persuasion, a raw material of supreme concentration, an oenological transformation that nothing has dispersed of its original natural splendour. Integrity that is cleanliness and stainless splendor of its fruit of the forest, of concentration and palatal balance that is truly exceptional. Chapeau.” – Luca Maroni (September 2020)
Luca Maroni, Italy’s foremost wine taster and connoisseur, rates this wine at 99 points. He explains his methodology as follows: “I don’t
judge wines from a technical point of view, but from the level of pleasure that they give me.” At 99 points, this is clearly a wine that gives him a lot of pleasure!
FROM THE WINERY
Grape: Montepulciano D’Abruzzo
Grape history: The origin of this grape has always been uncertain. Also students as
Molon (1906) classified it as a “Sangioveti” variety. Today it is sure that the two
grapes have nothing in common. Cultivated mainly in Abruzzo and the other
regions of center south Italy. Today, thanks to the passion of some producers
and winemakers, the Montepulciano has emerged to the international limelight
as one of the best quality red grapes in world.
Production area: Very old vineyards selected in Lanciano area. The climate is
characterized by high temperatures all year round, very little rainfall and a wide
temperature range between night and day, which has a positive influence on
the quality of the grapes.
Soil: Deep, finely-textured, moderately alkaline, very calcareous Clayey surface
layer.
Age of vineyards: 30-35 years
Cultivation Type: Pergola Abruzzese
Vines per hectare: 3000
Yield per hectare: 5000 lt/ha
Harvest Period: end of October and beginning of November
Harvest method: Hand-picked in crates
Wine-making technique: Part of the grapes have been rigorously harvested
after a slight over-ripening of the plant, 15/20 days maceration, thermo-controlled
alcoholic fermentation at 24-26°C.
Aging: 9/12 months in fine French and American barriques
Closure: Natural cork
Tasting and food pairing: Ruby red with garnet reflections, intense and persistent fragrance; the bouquetis intense, fruity, persistent, with notes of dried flowers, spice, liquorice, marasca cherries. the palate is stylish, velvety, almost creamy, compact with
tannic structure that blends nicely with the alcoholic component. Great structure, complex, elegant, well balanced with a long aftertaste. Opulent fruit.
Ideal for roasts, game, strongly flavored dishes and mature cheese. Meditation Wine
ABOUT TENUTA ULISSE
Founded in 2006, Tenuta Ulisse is today the symbolic mark of the enological renaissance in Abruzzo and expression of a centuries-old tradition of passion and dedication to the land.
In the early 1900’s grandfather Antonio Ulisse’s passion for wine drew
him to a unique place: Contrada San Polo in the extraordinary countryside outside the town of Crecchio in the Abruzzo region of Italy. It is a land, which bears the deep and indelible signs of wine-growing and the culture of wine, nestled between the Majella mountain and the Adriatic sea, at the shadow a the medieval castle.In this environment two young brothers, Antonio and Luigi Ulisse, wanted to ensure continuity to the family
Farm started from their grandfather but with their mind focused on the future. Two young entrepreneur in love with their land who had the ability of seeing it through new eyes, of perceiving the huge potential for the development of wine-making excellence in the valleys of the Crecchio area. They believed that this potential had not been fully tapped yet with the right commitment and approach to production.Founded in 2006, Tenuta Ulisse is today the symbolic mark of the enological renaissance in Abruzzo and of a culture of drinking.
Tenuta Ulisse, a modern expression of a centuries-old tradition of passion and dedication to the land, is one of Abruzzo’s premier winemaking estate.
A little more than 10 years ago, a revelation: the future of Abruzzo’s viticulture had to take a new oenological path, in search of absolute quality. To achieve this goal, the proper place, proper time, and best people were necessary. This led to the idea of Tenuta Ulisse, vineyards cultivated with wisdom and experience by the Ulisse family, who seek, with every vintage, a new masterpiece.
Throughout its short yet prolific history, Antonio and Luigi Ulisse have cultivated Abruzzo’s finest vineyards and worked closely with one of Italy’s best winemakers Riccardo Brighigna. It has aggressively dived into the enormous potential of Abruzzo’s unique terroir and ancient varieties by placing a contemporary spin on indigenous grapes such as Montepulciano D’Abruzzo, Trebbiano D’Abruzzo, Pecorino,
Cococciola and Passerina.
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