Zinfandel / Primitivo

Question 1

Where is the term ‘Primitivo’ used?

Answer 1

Puglia, Italy

Question 2

What does the uneven ripening do?

Answer 2

Creates high sugar levels and flavours of dried fruit (prune, raisins)

Question 3

Where in the USA is known for Zinfandel?

Answer 3

California

Question 4

What colour is White Zinfandel?

Answer 4

Rose

Question 5

Typical alcohol level of White Zinfandel?

Answer 5

Low - 8-10%

Question 6

How does California achieve medium sweetness in their White Zinfandel?

Answer 6

By removing the yeasts before the fermentation is finished

Question 7

Typical winemaking process of California red Zinfandel?

Answer 7

Complete fermentation where the juice stays in contact with the skins throughout.

Question 8

Typical maturation for red Zinfandel in California?

Answer 8

Matured in oak

Question 9

What does maturing in oak do for red Zinfandel in California?

Answer 9

Softens tannins and adds flavour complexity

Question 10

Flavours of a typical red Zinfandel?

Answer 10

Pronounced black fruit (blackberry, black plum)
Dried fruit (raisin, prune)
Oak (Vanilla, coffee)

Question 11

Typical sweetness level of red Zinfandel?

Answer 11

Dry

Question 12

Typical tannin and acidity level of Zinfandel?

Answer 12

Medium to high acidity and tannin

Question 13

Typical alcohol level for red Zinfandel?

Answer 13

High alcohol

Question 14

Typical body of red Zinfandel?

Answer 14

Full

Question 15

Aged red Zinfandel tertiary flavours?

Answer 15

Earth, meat

Question 16

Where is Primitivo prominent?

Answer 16

Puglia, Italy