Grape · Red
Zinfandel / Primitivo
RedWSET level 2
Very high alcohol, ripe jammy fruit. Uneven ripening (bunches ripen unevenly) can lead to raisin character. Also used for White Zinfandel rosé. Genetically identical to Primitivo.
- Origin
- Croatia (origin)
- Climate
- Warm to hot
- Skin colour
- Dark blue
- Alcohol
- 14-17%
- Ageing potential
- Moderate
Taste profile
Aromas
- Blackberry
- Raspberry jam
- Black pepper
- Liquorice
- Plum
- Raisins
Where does it grow?
Key wines
- Sonoma Zinfandel
- Primitivo di Manduria
Food
BBQ, grilled meat, pizza, spicy dishes
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