/ ZIN-fan-del / · Also known as Primitivo, Tribidrag, Crljenak Kaštelanski
Jammy, spicy and generous — California's heritage grape, Puglia's Primitivo.
DNA testing revealed that California's Zinfandel and Puglia's Primitivo are the same grape, originally from Croatia. It ripens unevenly and reaches high sugar levels, giving bold, jammy, spicy reds with high alcohol. Ancient vines in Lodi and Sonoma make its most concentrated wines.
Serve at
16–18°C
Glass
Large red wine glass
Decanting
Not needed
Climate
Warm to hot
How Zinfandel typically feels in the mouth.
What to look for in the glass.
Fruit
Spice
Oak
The regions to know on a wine list.
Lodi · USA
California — old vines
Sonoma — spicy and balanced
California — ripe and bold
Dalmatia · Croatia
As Tribidrag
Classic matches that work every time.
Say it at the table
“Jammy, ripe and generous — dark berries, spice and a warm finish. A hug in a glass with barbecue.”
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