Cerasuolo d'Abruzzo DOP TENUTA ULISSE
| Sommelier score | 91/100 | 2024 |
| 2 Bicchieri gambero rosso |
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2020 |
| 4 Grappoli AIS |
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2020 |
| Winery | TENUTA ULISSE |
| Denomination | Cerasuolo d'Abruzzo Dop |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Grapes | 100% Montepulciano |
| Alcohol content | 13,00% |
| Cl | 75cl |
| Sulfites | Contains sulphites |
| Winery headquarter | Tenuta Ulisse - Crecchio (CH) - Via San Polo, 40 |
| Bottle size | Standard bottle |
| Combination | Grilled Fish, Fish stew, Pizza, White Meat, Medium-aged cheeses, Appetizers, Aperitif, Cold cuts and salami |
| Region | Abruzzo (Italy) |
| Style | Light and fresh |
| Wine list | Cerasuolo d'Abruzzo |
The Cerasuolo d'Abruzzo DOP of Tenuta Ulisse is made with 100% Montepulciano grapes grown in the vineyards located near Crecchio, province of Chieti. After the manual harvest, a very particular vinification is carried out: the whole grapes are carefully selected and placed in the cooling tunnel with a consequent sudden reduction in temperature; In this way the skins are cryomacerazione and aromatic compounds are extracted. Then destemming and cold maceration for 12 hours and a slow fermentation in steel at a temperature of 11ºC. It ends with aging in the bottle.
Features of this Cerasuolo d'Abruzzo
On the organoleptic test, this Abruzzese wine has a brilliant rosy cerasuolo color. The nose predominates aromas of fresh red fruit such as strawberry and cherry, as well as floral notes. In the mouth the taste is fresh, with a good acidity and a long aromatic persistence.
Recommended pairings tasting this rosé wine
This Cerasuolo d'Abruzzo of Tenuta Ulisse is excellent with grilled fish, fish soups, roast white meat, pizza and semi-aged cheese.. The optimal serving temperature is 8/10ºC in a not very large glass.
