Tenuta Ulisse 'Unico' Terre di Chieti Pecorino IGT, Abruzzo, Italy

Like a sea breeze weaving through mountain vineyards, the 2024 Tenuta Ulisse 'Unico' Terre di Chieti Pecorino IGT, Abruzzo, Italy captures the wild elegance of Abruzzo in a single glass. Sourced from meticulously tended Pecorino vines in Chieti and crafted with cutting-edge precision, this radiant white wine is a vibrant tribute to place, purity, and progress, an ode to a region where ancient viticulture meets fearless innovation.

Product Details:

• Wine Name: 'Unico' Terre di Chieti Pecorino IGT
• Producer: Tenuta Ulisse
• Owner: Ulisse Family
• Winemaker: Antonio Ulisse
• Region: Abruzzo, Italy
• Appellation: Terre di Chieti IGT
• Vintage: 2024
• Varietal: 100% Pecorino
• Alcohol: 13%
• Body: Medium
• Vinification: Stainless steel fermentation at 11°C; aged in steel and bottle for 3 months
• Aromas: White peach, citrus, grapefruit, papaya
• Color: Straw yellow with greenish reflections

Sensory Description:

This Pecorino opens with intense aromas of sun-ripened peach, nectarine, and white pear, quickly evolving into tropical tones of papaya and a twist of grapefruit zest. On the palate, it’s beautifully balanced between vibrant acidity and a satisfying mineral core, delivering a mouthfeel that’s simultaneously crisp and juicy. Hints of stone and saline linger in a clean, zesty finish that speaks to its coastal roots.

Awards & Accolades:

• Luke Maroni 2024: 97/99
• Wine.com 2024: 95/100

Winemaker's Background:

Founded on the vision of Don Antonio Ulisse and led today by a passionate family team, Tenuta Ulisse is one of the vanguards of Abruzzo’s wine renaissance. Since 2006, they’ve blended heritage and innovation, employing advanced techniques like cold fermentation to preserve varietal purity while elevating the natural character of native grapes. Their unwavering mission is to transform the essence of each bunch into a vibrant sensory experience, firmly rooted in tradition yet always looking forward.

Serving Suggestions:

Serve well-chilled at 10–12 °C to emphasize its freshness and aromatic complexity. Ideal with seafood risottos, raw oysters, shrimp tartare, or baked white fish with citrus and herbs. It’s equally suited to delicate sushi, grilled calamari, or a zesty ceviche.

Crisp, expressive, and deeply tied to the terroir of Abruzzo, the 2024 Tenuta Ulisse 'Unico' Terre di Chieti Pecorino IGT is a wine that bridges tradition and innovation. Whether shared by the sea or poured for an elegant dinner, this Pecorino is an eloquent ambassador of its land and legacy.