Zinfandel/Primitivo Flashcards
1
Q
Which 2 countries grow Zinfandel and Primitivo
A
- USA=Zinfandel
- Italy=Primitivo
2
Q
Where in the USA is Zinfandel grown
A
California
3
Q
Quick summary of White Zinfandel
Sweetness-Process-Colour-Aromas
A
- Medium-sweet Rose
- Typically short maceration rose
- Low Alcohol due to stopping fermentation early
- Pink in colour
- Simple aromas
- Strawberries
- Rasberries
4
Q
Typical Zinfandel grid
* Aroma intensity
* Sweetness
* Acidity
* Tannin
* Alcohol
* Body
* Aroma Characteristics 7 below
1 red fruit aroma
4 black fruits aromas
2 oak aromas
A
Aroma intesity=Pronounced
Aroma Char=Red and Black fruit
Strawberry-Rasberry
-Blueberry-Blackberry-Raisin-Prune-Vanilla-coffee
Sweetness=Dry
Acid=Medium to High
Tannin=Medium to High
Alcohol=High
Body=Full
5
Q
Puglia Climate and location
A
Warm region south of Italy
6
Q
Primitivo high volume brands taste like?
moth feel-describe fruit-sweetness
A
- Soft, fruity and dry
