Zinfandel (USA)
Since the Gold Rush in 1850s, Zinfandel is the most produced wine in California.
Zinfandel Flavors
Primitivo is known to taste Fruit-Filled and Jammy.
 Strawberry |
 Raspberry |
 Blackberry |
 Cranberry |
 Red Cherry |
 Black Cherry |
 Plum |
 Jam |
Tertiary Flavors from Aging:
 Vanilla |
 Cinnamon |
 Licorice |
 Chocolate |
Zinfandel Profile
Primitivo is known for Fruity wines with good Concentration and Tannins:
| BODY: | Medium - Full |
| TANNINS: | Medium - Plus |
| FRUIT: | Medium - Plus |
| ACIDITY: | Medium - High |
| ALCOHOL: | 14-15% ABV |
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Serving temperature: 16-17°C (61-63°F) |
Zinfandel Food Pairing
Primitivo pairs well with American, Italian, and Asian Sweet and Spicy food.
 Salami |
 Ham |
 Chili |
 Indian Curry |
 Tomato Pasta |
 Pizza |
 Lasagna |
 Hamburger |
 Turkey |
 Lamb |
 Pork |
 Veal |
Excellent Pairings
Acidic Sauces. Tomato Sauce. Indian Curry.
Earthy Veggies. Mushrooms.
Onions. Capers. Eggplant.
Pizza. Tomato Pasta.
Spaghetti Bolognese.
BBQ Meat and Veggies.
Chicken. Pork. Veal. Lamb.
Hamburger. Bacon Cheeseburger.
The Ideal Glass for Zinfandel
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The Bordeaux Glass was designed for enjoying fuller-bodied, tannic red wines. They are taller than other red wine glasses, and has a slimmer bowl. The tall size allows the bouquet of the wine to develop, smooth out rough edges, play down tannins, and allow the wine to achieve balance. The slimmer bowl directs the wine to the back of your mouth for a maximum taste. |
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About Zinfandel
Zinfandel and Primitivo is the same grape!
This black-skinned wine grape is grown in over 11% of California vineyards
and has a natural high sugar content which transforms
into high levels of alcohol.
It´s all about versatility!
Food friendly and produced in different styles, from robust spicy red to
a rosé style wine known as White Zinfandel.
Following the Gold Rush of the 1850´s, Zinfandel arrived in California where it found the best growing
region and kept the popularity among home winemakers even during the Prohibition.
The rosé called White Zinfandel was born as a mistake in 1972, when Bob Trinchero decided to bottle a wine that was supposed to be white and dry, but due to a problem in fermentation the sugar never fully converted into alcohol and the wine remained sugary = sweet.
Even though wine snobs hate White Zinfandel, it is the best selling wine in the US.