Tenuta Ulisse
Passerina 2025
| Denomination | IGT Terre d'Abruzzo |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.0% by volume |
| Area | Abruzzo (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Passerina |
| Aging | 3 months in stainless steel followed by bottle ageing |
- Grape variety and style: Still white wine made from 100% Passerina grapes, Terre d’Abruzzo IGT (Chieti)
- Aromas: Notes of peach, apricot and grapefruit, enriched with mineral nuances
- Taste: Fresh and lively profile, with pronounced acidity and a persistent mineral finish
- Vinification: Cold cryomaceration followed by fermentation at 11°C in steel tanks
- Pairings: Ideal with fish carpaccio and raw fish, sushi, shellfish and stretched curd cheeses
Description
What kind of wine it is
Tenuta Ulisse Passerina is a still white wine made from Passerina grapes. On the nose, it offers intense aromas of peach, apricot and grapefruit, enriched by pleasant mineral notes. On the palate, the sip is fresh and lively, characterised by a pronounced acidity that balances the drink, finishing with a long mineral aftertaste. Thanks to these distinctive flavours, this white pairs perfectly with fish carpaccio, sushi, fresh shellfish and soft spun cheeses, enhancing every seafood dish with great precision.
Where it comes from
This wine originates from Crecchio, in the province of Chieti, a highly renowned area within the Terre d’Abruzzo denomination. The Passerina grape is a white variety historically linked to the Adriatic coast, belonging to the Trebbiano family and known for its small berries. In the Abruzzo microclimate, the vine shows a remarkable ability to accumulate sugars during ripening, while maintaining its acidic component intact until harvest. The Tenuta Ulisse winery enhances this ancient viticultural heritage to offer a true expression of the territory.
How it is produced
The production process begins with the selection of the grape bunches, which are cooled using a conditioning tunnel for rapid temperature reduction. This is followed by a cold skin cryomaceration, essential for delicately extracting aromatic compounds. After destemming and pressing in an inert environment, the must undergoes static clarification. The subsequent slow fermentation at a controlled temperature takes place at 11°C in steel tanks. The wine completes its cycle with a three-month maturation in stainless steel, followed by further bottle ageing to stabilise its organoleptic characteristics.
History and Curiosities
Passerina is an ancient native grape variety from central Italy, originating from the Adriatic coast and known for its small berries, which were historically much appreciated by sparrows. This variety concentrates sugars while maintaining a marked acidity at harvest. Since 2006, in Crecchio, the family-run winery Tenuta Ulisse has combined ancient traditions with constant experimentation. Under the expert guidance of oenologist Antonio Ulisse, the company has become a promoter of the Abruzzo wine renaissance, giving a modern charm to this vibrant white wine.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
10 - 12 °C
Longevity:
03 - 05 years
- Start up year: 2006
- Oenologist: Antonio Ulisse
- Hectares: 70
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| Name | Tenuta Ulisse Passerina 2025 |
|---|---|
| Type | White still |
| Denomination | Terre d'Abruzzo IGT |
| Vintage | 2025 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Passerina |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Abruzzo |
| Vendor | Tenuta Ulisse |
| Story | History and Curiosities Passerina is an ancient native grape variety from central Italy, originating from the Adriatic coast and known for its small berries, which were historically much appreciated by sparrows. This variety concentrates sugars while maintaining a marked acidity at harvest. Since 2006, in Crecchio, the family-run winery Tenuta Ulisse has combined ancient traditions with constant experimentation. Under the expert guidance of oenologist Antonio Ulisse, the company has become a promoter of the Abruzzo wine renaissance, giving a modern charm to this vibrant white wine. |
| Origin | Crecchio (Chieti) |
| Fermentation temperature | 11 °C |
| Production technique | Destemming; pressing in an inert environment; cold static clarification; slow fermentation at a controlled temperature (11 °C) in thermoregulated and inert tanks; cold skin cryomaceration |
| Wine making | Destemming; pressing in an inert environment; static cold clarification. Slow fermentation at a controlled temperature of 11°C in temperature-controlled and inerted tanks. |
| Aging | 3 months in stainless steel followed by bottle ageing |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |