Zensa Nero di Troia, Puglia – Organic

The organic Zensa range is made by Alessandro Michelon of Orion Wines. He is one of Italy’s most innovative winemakers working with selected growers and indigenous grapes that express the character of their region. Zensa means “without” or “to do without” in Italian, and this superb organic wine is made without pesticides and fertilisers. The grapes are sourced from organic vineyards in Puglia where the vines are grown as free-standing bush vines.

Whilst the grape variety is relatively unknown Nero di Troia is a supple, fruit driven red with lovely damson and blueberry fruit flavours. It has the ripe tannins and juicy fruit that you would expect of a New World wine, but with the balancing acidity you would expect of an Italian food. As such it is the perfect wine to drink on its own or with food.