'Zeno' Voltumna 2020
Artisanal"Zeno" by Voltumna is a fresh and rustic red wine from the Florentine territory that combines the noble elegance of Pinot Noir with the decisive class of Sangiovese. The result is a smooth and very pleasant expression, of great balance and delicacy, played on fresh and fragrant sensations, with light tannins and a very expressive bouquet, which tells notes of berries, cherries, Mediterranean scrub and memories of undergrowth.
Voltumna presents ‘Zeno’, a light and graceful Tuscan red wine, resulting from an unusual blend of Sangiovese and Pinot Nero. The first grape variety represents the enological pride of the Region while the second, considered one of the most prized black grape varieties, thrives when grown in cool territories, such as that of the Mugello mountain community, where the Voltumna Agricultural Company is located. The winery's production philosophy follows the principles of biodynamics, with an absolute ban on herbicides, pesticides, and chemical fertilizers, respecting both the land and the consumer. The name of this bottle comes from the word “zen”, which means “life”.
The ‘Zeno’ from Voltumna is crafted from a blend of Sangiovese and Pinot Nero, sourced from two different plots located 300 meters above sea level. In the vineyard, the principles of biodynamic agriculture are applied, and the harvest is carried out manually. The alcoholic fermentation, carried out by indigenous yeasts only, takes place in tanks of steel, where the aging also takes place. The wine is finally bottled without undergoing either clarification or filtration.
To the eye, Voltumna ‘Zeno’ has a light ruby red hue. On the nose, it evokes hints of marasca, cherry, currant, and Mediterranean herbs, which combine with memories of earth and underbrush. A sip that is fresh, fragrant, and smooth, pleasantly rustic with delicate tannins. An atypical and immediate expression, capable of revealing a new face of Tuscany, enhanced by the artisanal production vision of the winery. Due to its natural freshness and dynamism, ‘Zeno’ pairs beautifully with various cured meats, such as the traditional finocchiona.