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The result is a tasting with a defined territorial footprint, whose flavour architecture and \u003cstrong\u003edeep structure\u003c\/strong\u003e make it ideal for accompanying rich and savoury culinary preparations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe winemaking begins with \u003cstrong\u003emaceration on the skins\u003c\/strong\u003e lasting ten to twelve days to ensure optimal colour extraction. This is followed by fermentation in temperature-controlled steel tanks. Subsequently, part of the mass matures in \u003cstrong\u003eFrench and American oak barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e, gaining roundness without masking the fragrance of the fruit. Served at 16-18°C, preferably after a short decantation, it pairs beautifully with \u003cstrong\u003epasta dishes with sauce\u003c\/strong\u003e, savoury roasts and semi-matured cheeses.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe special edition \u003cstrong\u003eAmaranta 20th Anniversary\u003c\/strong\u003e celebrates Tenuta Ulisse's dedication to \u003cstrong\u003eMontepulciano d’Abruzzo PDO\u003c\/strong\u003e and the Crecchio territory. This wine is a sincere tribute to the region's most famous red grape variety and the traditions of the Ulisse family. 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This red wine with a protected designation of origin, fermented in steel tanks and aged in oak barrels, stands out for its intense and impenetrable ruby colour, a prelude to a rich and enveloping sensory profile. On the nose, the bouquet offers aromas of \u003cstrong\u003eripe plum\u003c\/strong\u003e and cherry jam, enriched by notes of \u003cstrong\u003esweet tobacco\u003c\/strong\u003e, cocoa and liquorice. On the palate, it reveals a full-bodied texture, supported by \u003cstrong\u003eevolved and soft tannins\u003c\/strong\u003e that lead towards a long and pleasantly spicy finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eMontepulciano\u003c\/strong\u003e vineyards extend across the municipality of Crecchio, an area of Abruzzo capable of enhancing the natural vigour and structure of the fruit. The vines take root in \u003cstrong\u003ecalcareous-clay soils\u003c\/strong\u003e and are cultivated according to the Abruzzo pergola system. The use of \u003cstrong\u003eold vines\u003c\/strong\u003e over forty years of age, combined with carefully controlled yields per hectare, guarantees a rich and concentrated raw material. The climate promotes slow ripening of the bunches, which are harvested manually in November to ensure \u003cstrong\u003efull aromatic expression\u003c\/strong\u003e and a perfect balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eVinification begins with careful destemming and crushing of the grapes. The must undergoes \u003cstrong\u003eprolonged maceration\u003c\/strong\u003e and fermentation in temperature-controlled steel tanks. Subsequently, the wine rests for a period of between nine and twelve months in \u003cstrong\u003eFrench and American oak barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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