Nativae Montepulciano d'Abruzzo 2019

Description

Still red Montepulciano d'Abruzzo DOC, 2019 vintage, produced by Tenuta Ulisse. 100% Montepulciano. 0.75 l bottle, 14% vol. A wine born from a passion for the historic Abruzzo grape varieties, with a vinification process that enhances the characteristics of Montepulciano. The whole grapes are sorted and placed in the exclusive "Ulisse" cooling tunnel, where the temperature is rapidly reduced, resulting in cryomaceration of the skins and extraction of aromatic compounds. Maceration of the skins for 4 months and spontaneous fermentation. Unclarified. Unfiltered. Intense and persistent aroma, with hints of cherry and small red fruits, such as blueberry and morello cherry. Deep red color with garnet reflections. The palate is intense, with a good balance between acidity, tannins, and savory flavors. The finish is very fruity, especially with hints of cherry.

Details

Perfume

Nose of red plums, very intense, yet nuanced. Surprising amount of fruit on the palate showing singed herbs alongside plum skin, dark cherry fruit, and liquorice.

Color

Deep ruby red color with a garnet reflections.

Taste

The long, clean, focused finish is buoyed by well integrated but refreshing acidity. The end result is an amazingly complex and profound wine that can age for years, even a decade or more.

Serve at:

16 - 18 °C.

Longevity:

10 - 15 years

Decanting time:

1 hour

Producer

Producer

Tenuta Ulisse

From this winery

• Start up year: 2006
• Oenologist: Antonio Ulisse
• Hectares: 70

Our story begins with an intuition and continues thanks to the desire to never be satisfied. From the vision of Don Antonio Ulisse to the present day, the tenacious spirit of the company remains unchanged: a young winery that makes innovation its main driving force. Since 2006, we have been exploring the infinite possibilities that Abruzzo viticulture has to offer, combining a passion for the historical grape varieties of these lands with the need to evolve and experiment.

Our values are the glue that holds us together. We carry on our idea of wine day after day, working as a true team. We are a family business because together, with care and respect, we give daily shape to the dream of those who founded that family. It is a complex system, which we carry forward with pride and a collaborative spirit, with a single goal in mind: to continue to be active players in the oenological renaissance of the region we love, Abruzzo. Read more

Abruzzo

Technical Sheet

Name	Tenuta Ulisse Nativae Montepulciano d'Abruzzo 2019
Type	Red still
Denomination	Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC
Vintage	2019
Size	0,75 l
Alcohol content	14.0% by volume
Grape varieties	100% Montepulciano
Country	Italy
Region	Abruzzo
Vendor	Tenuta Ulisse
Origin	Crecchio (CH)
Wine making	The whole grapes are chilled in our exclusive cooling tunnel with an immediate drop in temperature and consequent cold maceration of the skin peels. 4 months maceration on the skins. Spontaneous fermentation. Not clarified. Not filtered.
Aging	In stainless steel tanks before bottling, followed by 3 months in the bottle.
Allergens	Contains sulphites