Tenuta Ulisse Amaranta Montepulciano

Description

A wine of unquestionable class, a wonderful homage full of love and respect to the most important red wine grape of Abruzzo. On the palate, this impressive Montepulciano d'Abruzzo is beautifully balanced and complex with pleasing tannins well integrated into the structure. Full-bodied and powerful, this red wine is a real treat with superbly balanced alcoholic potential. With a long, warm and opulent finish, the Amaranta convinces all along the line.

• Winery: Tenuta Ulisse
• Varietal: Montepulciano
• Region: Abruzzo DOC, Italy
• Alcohol: 14%
• Food pairing: Italian dishes such as tomato based pastas, pizza and spicy Italian pepperoni; roast pork, beef brisket, burgers, Shepherds Pie; Asiago, Parmesan & Cheddar cheeses.

AMARANTA Montepulciano D’Abruzzo is a cru wine obtained from Abruzzo’ s most important red grape, the Montepulciano. This wine represents our commitment to making the utmost of the spectacular terroirs and microclimates that Abruzzo region offers.

Montepulciano - the origin of this grape has always been uncertain. Also students as Molon (1906) classified it as a “Sangioveti” variety. Today it is sure that the two grapes have nothing in common. Cultivated mainly in Abruzzo and the other regions of centre south Italy. Today, thanks to the passion of some producers and winemakers, the Montepulciano has emerged to the international limelight as one of the best quality red grapes in world.