Chapter 7 - Zifandel / Primitivo Flashcards
1
Q
which colour grape
A
black
2
Q
Characteristics
A
Ripens unevenly
high sugar levels
Medium to high acidity
medium to high tannins
3
Q
Climate
A
warm
4
Q
white Zifandel is a
A
Rose wine
5
Q
alcohol level
A
8-10% ( low )
6
Q
wine making process
A
short-maceration rose winemaking process
7
Q
how is sweetness achieved
A
by removing yeast before fermentation has finished
8
Q
how is red Zifandel made
A
using the red winemaking process ( juice stays in contact with skin throughout )
9
Q
white Zifandel aromas
A
Red fruit ( strawberry )
10
Q
Red Zifandel aromas / characteristics
A
black fruit ( black berry )
dried fruit ( raisin )
oak
dry with medium to high acidity
11
Q
Old vines
A
low yield - but more concentrated tertiary flavours ( earth/meat )
12
Q
In Italy Primetivo grows in
A
Puglia ( south of Italy )
