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Primitivo / Zinfandel
Bold, jammy, generous
Grape Details
Serving Temp
16-18°C
Aging Potential
3-15 years
Origins
Croatia (as Crljenak, brought to USA and Italy)
Food pairings
BBQPizzaGrilled sausagesSpicy food
About the Grape
Primitivo / Zinfandel
"Bold, jammy, generous"
Primitivo in Italy, Zinfandel in California—same grape, different expressions. Both deliver rich, fruit-forward wines with high alcohol and jammy character. Old vines in Puglia and California produce exceptional bottlings.
Flavor Profile
Blackberry
defining
Jam
prominent
Pepper
prominent
Bramble
subtle
High alcohol
defining
Where It Shines
Puglia, Italy
As Primitivo, rich, sweet fruit
Lodi, USA
Old vine, complex, balanced
Dry Creek, USA
Elegant, berry, peppery
Paso Robles, USA
Bold, jammy, powerful