Zinfandel - Wikipedia
WEBZinfandel (also known as Primitivo) is a variety of black-skinned wine grape. The variety is grown in over 10 percent of California vineyards. [1] .
The Comprehensive Guide to Zinfandel (Primitivo) - Wine Folly
WEBZinfandel (aka Primitivo) is the fourth most planted wine grape in California (after Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Pinot Noir). It performs well in warm, sunny regions and is very sensitive to terroir (because of its thin skins).
Zinfandel Wine & Grape Variety Characteristics - Winetraveler
WEBApr 3, 2023 · Terroir. Aging. Wine Recommendations. …and more. This grape variety is packed with flavors resembling ripe red fruit – including raspberry, raisin, cranberry, cassis and plum. These jammy fruit flavors are often backed with distinct black pepper spice, tobacco, dry barnyard door, and coffee.
Know Your Grapes: Zinfandel - Wine Spectator
WEBSep 3, 2024 · Zinfandel is a mid- to late-ripening variety with thin skins; it tends to ripen unevenly, and grows most successfully in warm climates and poor, well-drained soils. Some of the best examples are made from old vines, which limit the grape's naturally high yields and concentrate the grape's fruit flavors.
What Is Zinfandel Wine? - Food & Wine
WEBSep 22, 2022 · Zinfandel is a red wine produced from the grape variety of the same name. Because it reaches its peak of quality and expressiveness in the United States, it is almost always labeled with the...
A Comprehensive Guide To Zinfandel Wines - WinePros
WEBZinfandel, also known as Primitivo, is a dark-skinned grape variety widely planted in California in the United States. It found its way to the U.S. from Italy in the 19th Century, and since then, it has been a success in both Sonoma and Napa counties.
Zinfandel Wine (Primitivo) - Red Wine Grape Variety - Wine …
WEBJul 4, 2024 · A Zinfandel red is often full bodied, deeply colored red wine. Some less expensive versions are more medium bodied and juicy. However much higher volumes of White Zinfandel, or Zinfandel Blush are produced. This is a pale sweetish rosé made from juice run of the skins of the red Zinfandel grapes.
US Grapes - California's Zinfandel - UC Davis
WEBThe grape known in the 19th century as "the Zinfandel" is the only important Vitis vinifera wine variety identified closely with the state of California. Zinfandel's enigmatic journey to California has never been completely resolved and possibly never will be. The best evidence suggests that the variety came to California around 1850.
Guide to Zinfandel Wine and How To Find Great Quality
WEBGuide to Zinfandel Wine and How To Find Great Quality. Written by Madeline Puckette. Let’s take a closer look at both red and white Zinfandel wine and learn the secrets to picking out your favorite styles.
Complete Guide to Zinfandel Wine | Wine 101 - Wine Turtle
WEBMay 10, 2023 · From dry, bold, and jammy to light, blush, and sweet, Zinfandel is perhaps the only grape that plays both sides of the field - pulling it off beautifully. Despite being a native Croatian, this grape has been dubbed “America’s Grape,” with exceptional Californian wines showcasing the boldness and complexity of this finicky, tightly ...