Cococciola is one of those grape varieties whose origins have yet to be precisely established. There are no documented records, apart from a few rare references by Viala and Vermorel (1909), who describe it as an indigenous grape variety from Abruzzo. The wine reveals notes of spring white flowers and citrus aromas of grapefruit and lemon. On the palate, it offers plenty of freshness and a lovely hint of salinity. This is followed by a long finish and a lingering aftertaste of peach and mint, which refreshes and delights the palate. Contains sulphites. Produced by Tenuta Ulisse - Via San Polo - 66014, Crecchio (CH) - Italy. E=346 kJ/83 kcal in 100 ml,
nutritional values and ingredients.
THE REVIEW OF COCOCCIOLA TENUTA ULISSE BY LUCA STROPPA
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The producer
Situated in the tiny village of Crecchio a small town between the Majella mountain and the Adriatic sea, at the shadow of the ancient castle in the Abruzzo region, this highly acclaimed estate was established in 2007. In this environment two young brothers, Antonio and Luigi Ulisse, wanted to ensure continuity to the family farm started from their grandfather Antonio but with their mind focused on the future. Along with the expert guidance of visionary winemaker Vittorio Festa, one of Abruzzo’s most esteemed winemaking talents and the two visionary brothers Antonio and Luigi, Tenuta Ulisse has emerged into the international limelight as a great success story in a region that, for many years, was locked in a standard winemaking holding pattern. Tenuta Ulisse widely regarded as one of Italy's most advanced and innovative estates has aggressively dived into the enormous potential and maximum expressions of Abruzzo's unique terroir and grape varietals and has positioned itself as one of then most important wineries in Abruzzo. Tenuta Ulisse presents itself as a modern, dynamic winery which values into a new era where it blends modern winemaking technology and the energetic lifestyle of contemporary life expressing the potential and character of the native grapes of Abruzzo. Today Tenuta Ulisse is considered the symbol of the oenological renaissance in Abruzzo.
Best with
It can be successfully matched with hors d’oeuvres and raw fish dishes, all starter and main fish dishes, fresh cheeses.
How to serve it
Serve at 10-12°C in a transparent, crystal wine glass.
How to keep
This wine can be stored in vertical position because it is closed with a special glass stopper (Glass-lock).
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