Zinfandel

Question 1

What is the other name for Zinfandel that is used in Italy

Answer 1

Primitivo

Question 2

What region in Italy grows the Zinfandel grape

Answer 2

Puglia

Question 3

Zinfandel is used to make two wines, what are they?

Answer 3

White Zinfandel
Zinfandel

Question 4

What is the typical alcohol level in a white zinfandel

Answer 4

8-10%

Question 5

Describe the sweetness level of a white zinfandel

Answer 5

Medium

Question 6

Describe the following characteristics of zinfandel
Acid
Tanning
Alcohol
Body

Answer 6

High acid
High Tannin
High Alcohol
Full Body

Question 7

What are some tertiary flavours of a zinfandel

Answer 7

Earth and meat

Question 8

Describe the sweetness, acid, body and alcohol levels of a white zinfandel

Answer 8

Sweetness: Medium
Acidity: Medium-High
Body: Light
Alcohol: Low

Question 9

What are the common flavours found in white zinfandel

Answer 9

Red fruits: Strawberry, Raspberry

Question 10

Is white zinfandel aged in oak vessels?

Answer 10

No

Question 11

Does Zinfandel prefer a cold to moderate or a warm climate

Answer 11

Warm

Question 12

Describe the Sweetness, Acidity, Body, Tannin and Alcohol levels of a Zinfandel

Answer 12

Sweetness: Dry
Acidity: Medium - High
Body: Full
Tannin: High
Alcohol: High

Question 13

Is Zinfandel aged in inert or oak vessels?

Answer 13

Oak

Question 14

The old zinfandel vines produce low yield, low quality wines True/False

Answer 14

False