Zensa Nero d’Avola Appassimento IGP Puglia Organic

Zensa Nero d’Avola Appassimento IGP Puglia Organic is a rich and expressive red wine from Puglia, southern Italy, made using organically grown Nero d’Avola grapes. Produced in the traditional appassimento method, where grapes are partially dried before fermentation, this wine offers intense fruit, velvety tannins, and a touch of sweetness that makes it truly indulgent. 

Alcohol Content & Body

• Alcohol content: 14%

• Body: Full-bodied, with smooth, rounded tannins and a warming finish.

Region 

Grown in Puglia, a sun-soaked region in Italy’s south, this wine benefits from hot, dry days and cooling coastal breezes – ideal conditions for ripening grapes and creating full, fruit-packed wines. The appassimento technique enhances the wine’s richness and depth, resulting in bold flavours and a soft, luxurious texture.

Aroma 

The nose is fragrant and intense, with notes of dried blackberries, cherries, and figs, alongside chocolate, cinnamon, and a touch of sweet spice.

Taste 

On the palate, Zensa Nero d’Avola Appassimento is smooth, juicy, and rich, with flavours of ripe dark fruit, mocha, and soft spice. The gentle sweetness from the appassimento process is beautifully balanced by fresh acidity and silky tannins.

Perfect Pairings

This wine is a brilliant match for roast meats, pasta with rich tomato sauces, grilled vegetables, and hard cheeses. It’s also ideal as a cosy after-dinner glass thanks to its warmth and smoothness.

Zensa Nero d’Avola Appassimento Organic is a flavour-packed, full-bodied red that combines the bold character of Puglian sunshine with the elegance of traditional winemaking techniques. A must-try for lovers of rich, velvety reds.