Zinfandel
Grape
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Zinfandel
is a grape variety that has been important almost exclusively
in California. The Zinfandel grape can make solid red wines
with good fruit and structure. It was a popular variety
with home winemakers during the American prohibition era because
its thick skins allowed the grapes to ship without damage.
It later (late 1970's and early 1980's) became popular for the
wines produced from it with forward fruit flavors and spicy overtones.
Zinfandel declined in popularity in the mid 1980's and became
unprofitable to grow until "White Zinfandel" was introduced.
White Zinfandel is a Zinfandel rose that is left slightly sweet
with an acid balance.Recent
DNA tests indicate that Zinfandel is actually the same as the
Primitivo grape found in Italy. |
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