Tenuta Ulisse, "Unico" Montepulciano d'Abruzzo DOC

Interesting facts

The wine "Unico" Montepulciano d'abruzzo is made from the same Montepulciano d'abruzzo grapes from the vines, whose age is about 20 years. The origin of this variety is very doubtful. There have been suggestions that this kind of Sangiovese, but then it became clear that there is nothing in common between these two varieties of grapes not. Grapes are grown mainly in Abruzzo and other areas of southern Italy. Today, thanks to the diligence of manufacturers, Montepulciano d'abruzzo has become very popular and is equivalent to the red grape varieties of the highest quality. Harvest for wine production are harvested by hand in early November. Maceration with gentle compression lasts 15-20 days, the fermentation is carried out at a temperature of 24-26°C in stainless steel tanks. Wine kept for 4 months.Additional awards "Unico" Montepulciano d'abruzzo:• Vintage 2009 — bronze medal on "International Wine Challenge 2011"

Tasting Characteristics

Wine of intense ruby red color with garnet highlights.
Shades of ripe black currant, cherry, BlackBerry, plum, flavors of wine infused with notes of Christmas spices and chocolate.
The wine has a fleshy, gradually gaining the power of taste with an attractive palette of shades of cherry, BlackBerry and red fruits. Strong acidity of the wine is well balanced with elegant tannins provide structure.
Wine is a great accompaniment to roasted and stewed red meats, cheeses, lasagna with meat sauce, mushrooms with thyme, chocolate.