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Red Wines
Zinfandel
California's adopted signature — jammy, high-alcohol and boldly fruited, genetically identical to Croatian Crljenak and Italian Primitivo.
In detail
- Origin
- Croatia, via southern Italy.
- Major regions
- Sonoma's Dry Creek Valley · Lodi · Napa · Puglia (as Primitivo)
- Grapes
- Zinfandel
- Flavour profile
- Blackberry jam, raisin, sweet tobacco, cinnamon and black pepper.
- Body
- Full
- Acidity
- Medium
- Sweetness
- Dry to off-dry
Recommended Glass
Red Wine Glass
A tall bowl with a moderately wide base tapering to a narrower opening, giving wine room to breathe while keeping aromatics in the glass.
About this glass →Serving Temperature
15–17°C (59–63°F)
A little cooler than room temperature for reds; properly cold but not frozen for whites and sparkling.
Food Pairings
- Barbecued pork
- Burgers
- Spiced sausage
- Aged gouda
- Pepperoni pizza
Notable examples & brands
- Ridge Lytton Springs
- Turley Zinfandel
- Seghesio Sonoma