{"product_id":"tenuta-ulisse-merlot-2025","title":"Tenuta Ulisse Merlot 2025","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of wine it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnico Merlot Rosé by Tenuta Ulisse is a still rosé wine made from Merlot grapes from Abruzzo, in the Terre di Chieti denomination, produced through white vinification with cold cryomaceration. It presents a bright and inviting colour, offering intense aromas of \u003cstrong\u003efresh red fruits\u003c\/strong\u003e, including blueberry and raspberry, combined with delicate floral notes of rose. On the palate, it displays a \u003cstrong\u003egood acidity\u003c\/strong\u003e that brings liveliness to the sip, faithfully echoing the olfactory sensations. The harmonious taste culminates in a \u003cstrong\u003every persistent finish\u003c\/strong\u003e, ideal as an aperitif or to accompany light cured meats, white meats, and fish dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis wine originates in Abruzzo, in the Terre di Chieti area, in Crecchio. Here, the vineyards benefit from unique characteristics in terms of exposure and soil composition, which Tenuta Ulisse enhances to reflect the vocation of the place. In this \u003cstrong\u003eAbruzzese microclimate\u003c\/strong\u003e, the Merlot grape develops an original character, focused on maximum \u003cstrong\u003eexpressive freshness\u003c\/strong\u003e and a clear \u003cstrong\u003earomatic definition\u003c\/strong\u003e, highlighting the vitality of the grapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe whole grapes are cooled to lower the temperature and start the \u003cstrong\u003eskin cryomaceration\u003c\/strong\u003e, an ideal technique for extracting the finest aromatic compounds. This is followed by destemming, cold maceration, and pressing in a protected environment. The \u003cstrong\u003eslow fermentation\u003c\/strong\u003e takes place in stainless steel tanks, followed by ageing in the bottle. This vinification process yields a rosé with a \u003cstrong\u003efragrant profile\u003c\/strong\u003e that carefully preserves the identity of the grape variety.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eUnico Merlot Rosé Terre di Chieti IGT\u003c\/strong\u003e is a true speciality of Tenuta Ulisse, the result of Abruzzo vineyards characterised by unique exposures and microclimates. To enhance its intense profile, the grapes pass through the exclusive \u003cstrong\u003e“Ulisse” cooling tunnel\u003c\/strong\u003e, initiating a cryomaceration process that extracts the finest aromatic compounds. Reviewed by critic Luca Maroni, the 2025 vintage highlights the rich ampelographic heritage of Crecchio and is elegantly sealed with the modern \u003cstrong\u003eVINO-LOK glass stopper\u003c\/strong\u003e to best preserve its identity and freshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Tenuta Ulisse","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47084070928555,"sku":"61668","price":15.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6789\/2395\/files\/tenuta-ulisse-merlot-2025_61668_1_62f987c6-53cd-4bee-965d-ec927363b31a.webp?v=1780071625","url":"https:\/\/www.xtrawine.com\/en-uk\/products\/tenuta-ulisse-merlot-2025","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}