Zinfandel/Primitivo Flashcards
1
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Grape characteristics
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Warm climate grape, black fruits
Zinfandel USA
Primitivo Italy-Puglia
2
Q
Zinfandel USA
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California
Fermentation with skin contact, matured in oak to soften tannins + flavor complexity
Black fruit, dried fruit, vanilla, coffee, med/high acidity&tannins, high alcohol, full body
3
Q
White Zinfandel
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Rosé wine, medium sweet with short maceration. Yeast is removed before fermentation has ended
8à10% alcohol
4
Q
Primitivo Italy Puglia
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Soft, fruity, dry red wine - mostly high volume producing