Tenuta Ulisse
Pecorino Spumante Brut
| Denomination | VSQ |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.0% by volume |
| Area | Abruzzo (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Pecorino |
| Aging | In autoclave; subsequent ageing in bottle for 3 months. |
- Charmat Method Brut: dry white sparkling wine, 12% vol., 0.75 L bottle
- Intense aromas: notes of tropical fruit, white flowers, chamomile and hints of pastry
- Balanced taste: broad palate, elegant and mineral finish with hints of rye bread
- Fine perlage: elegant, continuous and persistent bubbles in the glass
- Pairings: ideal for aperitif, turbot carpaccio, seafood risottos, raw fish and cheeses
Description
What kind of wine it is
Tenuta Ulisse Pecorino Brut is a white sparkling wine that highlights the lively character of the Pecorino grape variety. Produced using the Charmat method, it stands out for its straw yellow colour with greenish reflections and a fine, continuous perlage. On the nose, it reveals intense notes of tropical fruit, white flowers, chamomile and hints of pastry. On the palate, it is broad and modern, characterised by a balanced progression that ends with a precise mineral texture and memories of rye bread.
Where it comes from
The grapes grow in the municipality of Crecchio, favoured by the climate of Abruzzo. The native Pecorino grape, historically present on the Adriatic side of the central Apennines, is known for its small golden bunches and thick skin. Vineyard management aims to enhance the territorial identity, allowing the fruit to express a clear aromatic profile. The soil composition gives the wine that gustatory tension which defines its style.
How it is produced
Production begins with cooling the grapes, followed by cryo-maceration on the skins to extract aromatic precursors. After destemming and gentle pressing, the must is clarified by static decantation. The first fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature; afterwards, the wine is kept at very low temperatures before the prise de mousse in an autoclave. This process follows the Charmat method and is completed by a three-month maturation that defines its structure and elegance.
History and Curiosities
Born in Crecchio from a desire to innovate, Tenuta Ulisse Pecorino Brut fully enhances the potential of Abruzzo viticulture. This VSQ sparkling wine is made from golden grapes harvested in mid-September. Its name holds a fascinating anecdote: it originates from the shepherds who, returning from the mountains, would let their flocks graze in the vineyards just after the harvest. Expertly made sparkling using the Charmat method and refined for three months in the bottle, it offers a fine and persistent perlage that beautifully enhances every convivial moment.
Tasting notes
Perlage
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Color
Taste
Serve at:
06 - 08 °C
Longevity:
03 - 05 years
- Start up year: 2006
- Oenologist: Antonio Ulisse
- Hectares: 70
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| Name | Tenute Ulisse Pecorino Spumante Brut |
|---|---|
| Type | White charmat method sparkling wine brut |
| Denomination | VSQ |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Pecorino |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Abruzzo |
| Vendor | Tenuta Ulisse |
| Story | History and Curiosities Born in Crecchio from a desire to innovate, Tenuta Ulisse Pecorino Brut fully enhances the potential of Abruzzo viticulture. This VSQ sparkling wine is made from golden grapes harvested in mid-September. Its name holds a fascinating anecdote: it originates from the shepherds who, returning from the mountains, would let their flocks graze in the vineyards just after the harvest. Expertly made sparkling using the Charmat method and refined for three months in the bottle, it offers a fine and persistent perlage that beautifully enhances every convivial moment. |
| Origin | Crecchio (CH), Abruzzo, Italia |
| Harvest | Mid-September |
| Fermentation temperature | Circa 11°C |
| Production technique | Charmat method |
| Wine making | Selection and placement of whole grapes into the "Ulisse" cooling tunnel for rapid temperature reduction and cryomaceration on the skins; destemming, gentle pressing in an inert environment, static cold clarification and decantation for 24–48 hours; slow fermentation in stainless steel at a controlled temperature (around 11°C). The must is kept in refrigerated tanks close to 0°C and transferred to an autoclave: after the first fermentation in steel, secondary fermentation using the Charmat method. Bottle ageing for 3 months. |
| Aging | In autoclave; subsequent ageing in bottle for 3 months. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |