Cerasuolo d'Abruzzo Tenuta Ulisse 2022

The origin of the Montepulciano grape has always been uncertain. Even scholars like Molon (1906) ranked it among Sangioveti. Today it is certain that the two varieties have nothing in common. It is cultivated mainly in Abruzzo. The wine shows a bright cherry pink color with elegant aromas of fresh red fruit (strawberry and cherry) and fine floral notes. The taste is pleasant, fresh with good acidity and long lasting aroma. Contains sulphites. Produced by Tenuta Ulisse - Via San Polo - 66014, Crecchio (CH) - Italy.

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The producer

Situated in the tiny village of Crecchio a small town between the Majella mountain and the Adriatic sea, at the shadow of the ancient castle in the Abruzzo region, this highly acclaimed estate was established in 2007. In this environment two young brothers, Antonio and Luigi Ulisse, wanted to ensure continuity to the family farm started from their grandfather Antonio but with their mind focused on the future. Along with the expert guidance of visionary winemaker Vittorio Festa, one of Abruzzo’s most esteemed winemaking talents and the two visionary brothers Antonio and Luigi, Tenuta Ulisse has emerged into the international limelight as a great success story in a region that, for many years, was locked in a standard winemaking holding pattern. Tenuta Ulisse widely regarded as one of Italy's most advanced and innovative estates has aggressively dived into the enormous potential and maximum expressions of Abruzzo's unique terroir and grape varietals and has positioned itself as one of then most important wineries in Abruzzo. Tenuta Ulisse presents itself as a modern, dynamic winery which values into a new era where it blends modern winemaking technology and the energetic lifestyle of contemporary life expressing the potential and character of the native grapes of Abruzzo. Today Tenuta Ulisse is considered the symbol of the oenological renaissance in Abruzzo.

Best with

Excellent with grilled seafood, fish soup, roasted white meat, tripe, pizza and cheese.

How to serve it

Serve at 10-12°C in a transparent, crystal wine glass.

How to keep

This wine can be stored in vertical position because it is closed with a special glass stopper (Glass-lock).