Zinfandel/Primitivo Flashcards

1
Q

Zinfandel is called in which country?

A

USA

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2
Q

In Italy zinfandel is known as?

A

Primitivo

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3
Q

Zinfandel need which climate to ripen?

A

Hot climate
As it’s ripen red fruit flavours change to black

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4
Q

What is white zinfandel?

A

It is a rose wine.

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5
Q

Sweetness level in white zinfandel?

A

Medium

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6
Q

What kind of flavours white zinfandel contain?

A

Red fruit flavours

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7
Q

Alcohol level in white zinfandel?

A

Low alcohol (8 to 10%)

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8
Q

Color of white zinfandel?

A

Pink

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9
Q

Aromas of red zinfandel?

A

Red and black fruit (raspberry, blueberry, blackberry) , dried fruit (raisin , prune) , oak(vanilla, coffee)

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10
Q

Define the body of red zinfandel?

A

Dry, medium to high acidity, high tannin, high Alcohol, full body
Tertiary flavours (earth, meat)

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11
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Zinfandel known by which name in Italy?

A

Primitivo

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12
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Primitivo region in Italy?

A

Puglia in southern Italy

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13
Q

Style of primitivo wine from Italy?

A

Soft , dry , fruity

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