AMARANTA Montepulciano d'Abruzzo DOC - Tenuta Ulisse

The AMARANTA di Ulisse Montepulciano d'Abruzzo DOC from Tenuta Ulisse is a cru. This powerful Italian red wine flows into the glass in a very full and elegant ruby red. On the nose, it reveals very complex and generous aromas with wonderful hints of plums and cherry jam. These fruity aromas are accompanied by nuances of tobacco and a spicy finish.

The excellent price-performance ratio of AMARANTA di Ulisse, as with the other wines from Tenuta Ulisse, is worthy of note.

Vinification

Vinification of the Amaranta di Ulisse from Tenuta Ulisse

The grapes for this cru Montepulciano d'Abruzzo grow in very old vineyards on equally old vines that have been able to dig their roots into the calcareous, fine clay soil for an average of 30-35 years. The very warm environment and low rainfall as well as strong fluctuations between day and night temperatures ensure that the grapes can ripen well without losing their acidity.

After the highly selective manual harvest, part of which is overripe for the Amaranta, the grapes are crushed in the Tenuta Ulisse winery, macerated and the must fermented at a controlled temperature. The Amaranta then matures for 9 to 12 months in high-quality French and American oak barriques.

The autochthonous Montepulciano d'Abruzzo grape variety has experienced a real renaissance in recent years. Not much is known about the origins of this dark grape. For a long time, it was attributed to the Sangiovese clone group. What is certain today, however, is that it is a completely independent autochthonous grape variety. It is mainly cultivated in the Abruzzo region and in the other regions of central and southern Italy. Thanks to some producers and oenologists and their conscientious work, the Montepulciano grape is experiencing a renaissance as one of the red grape varieties of the highest quality and excellence.

Wine recommendation for the AMARANTA Montepulciano d'Abruzzo

Enjoy this full-bodied dry red wine with succulent pasta with strong red sauces, roasts of red and dark meat, game and mature, spicy cow's and sheep's cheese. And why not, of course, with pizza with rich toppings.

The AMARANTA di Ulisse tastes best when drunk at a temperature of 18°C, i.e. not too warm.

Awards for the Amaranta di Ulisse Montepulciano d'Abruzzo DOC

• Luca Maroni: 99 points vintage 2015
• Luca Maroni: 99 points & Best Italian red wine (2014 vintage)
• Gambero Rosso: 2.5 glasses (2013 vintage)
• Gambero Rosso: 2 glasses (vintages 2012, 2011, 2010)
• Mundus Vini: Gold (2013 vintage)
• Mundus Vini: Silver (2012 vintage)
• Berliner Winetrophy: Gold (2012 vintage)
• Bibenda: 3 grapes (2011 vintage)
• Japan Wine Challenge: Silver (2012 vintage)
• CWSA China Wine & Spirits Award: Gold (2014 vintage)
• IWC International Wine Challenge: Silver (2012 vintage)

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