Such are the excellence and distinction of Montepulciano from Abruzzo that they have earned Denominazione di Origine Protetta. The viticulture is essentially traditional, vines are closely managed and all fruit hand picked, the house of Tenuta Ulisse has brought a measure of modernity to Abruzzo, making the wines more accessible and consistent than ever. Its deep garnet colour, persistence of cherry blackberry flavours and balanced, bucolic tannins make a well structured red wine to accompany elegant pasta recipes and fine, rich meats.