Zinfandel/Primitivo Characteristics Flashcards

1
Q

What is the alternative name for Red Zinfandel?

A

Primitivo (Italy)

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2
Q

What type of grape skin does Red Zinfandel have?

A

Thick-skinned

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3
Q

What is the budding and ripening characteristic of Red Zinfandel?

A

Early budding, late ripening

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4
Q

What is the tannin level in Red Zinfandel?

A

Medium to high

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5
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What is the acidity level in Red Zinfandel?

A

Medium

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6
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What is the sweetness level of Red Zinfandel?

A

Dry

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7
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What is the typical alcohol percentage in Red Zinfandel?

A

14% or higher (often 15-17%)

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8
Q

What color is Red Zinfandel?

A

Deep red, almost purple

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9
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What is the sugar level in Red Zinfandel?

A

Dry (low residual sugar)

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10
Q

What are the primary flavors of Red Zinfandel?

A

Black fruit (blackberry, blueberry), jammy

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11
Q

What are some other flavors found in Red Zinfandel?

A

Spice (black pepper, licorice), sometimes smoky or chocolate notes with oak aging

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12
Q

What are the major regions for Red Zinfandel?

A

California (USA), Puglia (Italy - as Primitivo)

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13
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What is a challenge faced by Red Zinfandel?

A

Uneven ripening (can lead to both underripe and overripe grapes in the same bunch)

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14
Q

What foods pair well with Red Zinfandel?

A

Barbecue, Pizza, Hard cheeses, Spicy cuisine

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15
Q

What grape is used to make White Zinfandel?

A

Same grape as Red Zinfandel (but made with minimal skin contact)

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16
Q

What is the style of White Zinfandel?

A

Sweet, often slightly fizzy rosé

17
Q

What is the sweetness level of White Zinfandel?

A

Sweet (noticeable residual sugar)

18
Q

What is the typical alcohol percentage in White Zinfandel?

A

Typically 8-10%

19
Q

What color is White Zinfandel?

20
Q

What is the sugar level in White Zinfandel?

A

Medium to high

21
Q

What is the flavor profile of White Zinfandel?

A

Strawberry, watermelon, candy

22
Q

What foods pair well with White Zinfandel?

A

Salads, lighter fare, spicy Asian cuisine

23
Q

What is the relationship between Primitivo and Zinfandel?

A

Genetically identical

24
Q

What is the style of Primitivo?

A

Typically bolder and higher in alcohol than Red Zinfandel

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What is the sweetness level of Primitivo?
Dry
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What is the typical alcohol percentage in Primitivo?
Often 14.5% or higher
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What color is Primitivo?
Deep ruby red
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What is the sugar level in Primitivo?
Dry (low residual sugar)
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What is the flavor profile of Primitivo?
Ripe black fruit, often with earthy or herbal notes
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What are the major regions for Primitivo?
Puglia, Italy
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What foods pair well with Primitivo?
Grilled meats, hearty pasta dishes