Chapter 7 - Zinfandel/Primitivo

Question 1

What climate does Zinfandel/Primitivo require?

Answer 1

Warm

Question 2

Describe Zinfandel’s flavors as it ripens

Answer 2

From red fruits (strawberry/raspberry) to black fruit (plum, black cherry). With raisined grapes, even prune or raisin.

Question 3

Where is Zin grown in the US?

Answer 3

California - as white or red zin

Question 4

Describe California red zin

Answer 4

pronounced black fruit (blackberry, plum)
dried fruit (raisin, prune)
and oak (vanilla, coffee)
medium acid/tannin
full body
old vine can develop teritary (earth, meat)

Question 5

Where is Zinfandel grown other than California?

Answer 5

Italy, in Puglia

Question 6

Describe Italian Zinfandel, and what is it known as?

Answer 6

Primitivo, makes soft, fruity, dry, red wine for high volume brands.
Some high quality primitivos can come from controlled yields.

Question 7

Describe white zin

Answer 7

mediium-sweet rose made from limited maceration usually and filtration