COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2023
GRAPE
Primitivo
PRODUCER
Orion Wines
REGION
Puglia
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - Low
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
Medium
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Zensa Primitivo Puglia IGP Organic is a red wine from Orion Wines, produced in the Salento region of Puglia, Southern Italy. The wine's name, 'Zensa,' signifies its organic ethos and minimal intervention approach. Orion Wines, founded by Alessandro Michelon and Elena Ciurletti, focuses on producing wines that authentically represent their regional origins through careful control of the entire winemaking process. The vineyards are managed using organic farming practices, with no synthetic pesticides or fertilizers.
ALCOHOL
14.0%
AVG. PRICE
€14
STYLE
Natural
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
14-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
'Zensa' means 'without' in Italian, highlighting organic farming.
Fact 02
Grapes are not crushed to preserve skin integrity.
Fact 03
30% of the wine sees oak aging for added complexity.
Fact 04
Certified organic vineyards are used.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Zensa Primitivo is crafted from 100% Primitivo grapes grown in organic vineyards in Puglia's Salento region. After manual harvesting in late August, the grapes undergo a gentle winemaking process where they are not crushed to preserve skin integrity. Fermentation takes place at 24-25°C for 8-10 days, utilizing remontage and delestage for soft extraction. Malolactic fermentation is induced after racking. A portion of the wine (30%) is aged for eight months in second-passage American and French oak barriques.
