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Senzo / Cinsault / is a dessert grape variety that enters wine production. Its roots must be sought in France. In addition, it is widely grown in Russia and other wine-growing countries. It is also known in our country.
Senzo can be recognized by its distinctive features. This variety has medium, rounded leaves, colored green. They are five-part and covered with barely noticeable moss. Senzo's petiole is reticulate and wrinkled. The teeth are small, triangular. The handle is smooth, relatively long, painted light green. In this variety it is characteristic that during the autumn months the leaves change their color and become reddish.
The color at Senzo is bisexual. The bunch is of medium size, characterized by the shape of a cylinder or cone. It is rather loose, half-compact. It is equipped with a medium-long handle, wooden at the beginning. The grapes of this grape variety are large, egg-shaped, covered with a coating. They are painted in blue-red.
The flesh is watery, slightly crunchy, with a pleasant sweet, balanced taste. Leaves a special taste. It is covered with a thin, elastic scale. Red wine is extracted from the fruits of the vines. The bunches are also suitable for direct consumption. If the Senzo vines grow in soil suitable for the variety, the harvest has a remarkable characteristic.
Senzo belongs to the varieties that are medium ripening. The harvest takes place in the first half of September. It grows most successfully on hilly terrain, which has light, fresh and warm soils. It has strong growth, increased fertility and relatively high yields.
Senzo is preferred by growers as it does not feed easily in drought. It is not affected by cold. Its weakness remains rot, from which it cannot get rid. For him, the rainy autumn can be problematic, when it is attacked not only by rot, but also by oidium. It is compatible with the vine rootstocks known among the native specialists.
History of Senzo
As we have already established, the homeland of Senzo is France. It is supposed to be an ancient variety whose roots should be sought in the southern parts of the country. However, it is possible that the variety was brought by traders from the Eastern Mediterranean. One thing is for sure though - Senzo quickly managed to spread to many other places. The wine is grown in Algeria, where it grows well because of its ability to withstand droughts.
The vines have managed to reach Australia, where the variety is called Black Prince and Oeillade. The variety is also distributed in Italy, USA, Morocco, South Africa. In some countries it is mixed with other varieties in the production of blended wines. Senzo is also found in Bulgaria. And if once it could be seen mainly in Vratsa, today it is grown in other places. However, the amount of arrays is still too small.
Characteristic of Senzo
Wines obtained from Senzo, are distinguished by a red color. Sometimes they can be more pink or even orange. If the wine is of good quality, it has a pleasant smell and their texture caresses the palate. The drink smells as sweet as it feels when drunk. Delicate fruity aromas, reminiscent of small fruits such as strawberries, raspberries, cherries.
It is possible that cocoa notes are present. This type of grape elixir is not very rich in tannins, but nevertheless their consumption is a great pleasure, especially if taken with appropriate food. When sipping wine, the first thing you will feel is its velvety charm. Soft, fresh and sweet Senzo will captivate you, even after the first sip.
Serving Senzo
Before serving Senzo should be cooled. It is good for its temperature to be between 15 and 17 degrees. The wine should be poured into a suitable glass. We advise you to stop the classic glass of red wine. It is made of glass and has an exquisite straight, cylindrical chair. The volume of this vessel is not large, but it is still enough to emphasize the most remarkable qualities of the wine.
The classic red wine glass has a delicate shape, with very smooth and barely noticeable curves. It widens in its lower part, and in the area to the stool as well as to the throat becomes narrower. Thanks to it, the tannic notes and the sour taste of the wine are felt at the same time. It is suitable for all unpretentious red wines.
Senzo can be combined with various foods. He can be accompanied by poultry dishes such as turkey with cedar nuts, skewers with turkey and ginger, chicken in green almond sauce, bushe with chicken and mushrooms and duck magre. Of course, you can also bet on delicacies from more nutritious meats. Many dishes go with his wine, such as Veal steak with onion rings and Teriyaki sauce, Veal skewers with peanut sauce and Roast beef.
In case you are among the lovers of meatless dishes, you can combine the wine with different cheeses. Roquefort, Gorgonzola and Stilton can come to your aid. Fresh salads are also a good option. Bet on the Eggplant and Cream Salad, the Potato and Dried Pepper Salad or the Colorful Greek Salad and you will surely enjoy appetizing and harmonious results.
