{"product_id":"tenuta-ulisse-montepulciano-dabruzzo-amaranta-2023","title":"Tenuta Ulisse Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Amaranta 2023","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of wine it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAmaranta is a red wine from Tenuta Ulisse that expresses the essence of Montepulciano d’Abruzzo. Its \u003cstrong\u003ecomplex aromatic profile\u003c\/strong\u003e reveals notes of ripe plum and cherry jam, which evolve towards hints of sweet tobacco, liquorice and vanilla. On the palate, it offers a \u003cstrong\u003efull-bodied and enveloping structure\u003c\/strong\u003e, supported by soft, well-integrated tannins. The \u003cstrong\u003elong, persistent finish\u003c\/strong\u003e precisely recalls spices and ripe fruit. It is ideal paired with hearty first courses, roasted meats, game, mature cheeses and dark chocolate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe grapes are grown in Crecchio, in the province of Chieti, in an area historically suited to the cultivation of Montepulciano. The vines sink their roots into \u003cstrong\u003ecalcareous and clay soils\u003c\/strong\u003e, ideal for supporting the vigour of the plant. The training follows the \u003cstrong\u003eAbruzzo pergola system\u003c\/strong\u003e, respecting the natural vegetative development. The local climate ensures a \u003cstrong\u003ecomplete ripening of the bunches\u003c\/strong\u003e, allowing a rich and concentrated raw material to be brought to the winery. This environmental context lays the foundations for a wine capable of reflecting the territory with great balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe process begins with a careful \u003cstrong\u003emanual harvest\u003c\/strong\u003e. After destemming and crushing, the must undergoes maceration and alcoholic fermentation on the skins in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature for about fifteen to twenty days. The wine then continues with an essential \u003cstrong\u003eageing in barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e of medium-toasted French oak and American oak for a period of between nine and twelve months. This time in wood allows the tannic texture to be smoothed and enriches the \u003cstrong\u003eolfactory complexity\u003c\/strong\u003e, resulting in a sip of remarkable depth.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFounded in 2006, \u003cstrong\u003eTenuta Ulisse\u003c\/strong\u003e enhances the winemaking tradition of Abruzzo by combining ancient wisdom with modern oenological techniques. From this philosophy comes Amaranta, an authentic expression of the Crecchio area. An interesting fact concerns its grapes: in 1906, the grape variety was mistakenly identified as Sangiovese by the scholar Molon. Today, the identity of \u003cstrong\u003eMontepulciano d’Abruzzo DOP\u003c\/strong\u003e is now undisputed. Awarded \u003cstrong\u003e99 points by Luca Maroni\u003c\/strong\u003e, this red wine demonstrates the dedication of the Ulisse brothers in offering connoisseurs absolute excellence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Tenuta Ulisse","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47606234808491,"sku":"62360","price":18.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.xtrawine.com\/products\/tenuta-ulisse-montepulciano-dabruzzo-amaranta-2023","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}