Tenuta Ulisse Don Antonio

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. 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, Passerina e Cococciola.

These wines are the result of the passion and experience of Antonio and Luigi Ulisse, two brothers dedicated to expressing the potential and character of the region’s wines. Each glass from Tenuta Ulisse’s wine is a journey, an experience that amazes, a vision. «We are determined to use the most expressive and unique terroirs of Abruzzo to create Abruzzo fine wine of distinction».

Big and wrinkled hands, indomitable effort, passion for life.
Wine as joy and magical emotion, eyes that smile and support a view at the past but with the heart in the future.
He is father, grandfather and great-grandfather.
Strong and gentle roots of a family who proudly presents him to the world.

On its 2nd release of 6,600 bottles produced.

For more info, visit Tenuta Ulisse website.

VARIETALS
Blend of local red grapes

VINTAGE
NV

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Categories: Abruzzo, Italy SKU: IT456 Tag: Wine

Description

TECHNICAL DATA
Alcohol 15.5%

APPEARANCE
Very dark ruby, sometimes impenetrable.

NOSE
Deep and complex on the nose, it gives the nose a bouquet of notes of blackberry, plum and raspberry. It has a wonderful spicy and delicate scent of vanilla, cocoa, licorice.

PALATE
The drink is of great character, dynamic and silky in the tannic texture and snappy in the freshness, long in the persistence. Very well balanced. Warm and satisfying.

AGEING
Part for the wine ages for 12 months in fine French barriques and 3 months in bottle.

PAIRING
Great to go with red meat, game, quails and richly flavoured dishes.
Very good with well aged cheeses, such as parmesan, pecorino and gorgonzola.
Excellent as after-dinner or meditation wine.

RATINGS

4.6

Additional information

Vintage	NV
Grape	Blend
Producer	Tenuta Ulisse
Style	Dry
Types	Red