Primitivo vs Zinfandel
Compare Primitivo and Zinfandel: profile, average rating, producing countries and number of wines. The guide to choosing between these two grapes.
| Primitivo | Zinfandel | |
|---|---|---|
| Colour | noir | noir |
| Number of wines | 4116 | 6799 |
| Average rating | 3.80 / 5 | 3.84 / 5 |
| Producing countries | Italy, United States, Australia, Chile, South Africa | United States, Italy, Australia, Mexico, Croatia |
Primitivo
Powerful, sun-drenched reds with a dark robe and generous alcohol, showing aromas of stewed blackberry, stewed plum, dried fig, chocolate, gentle spice and balsamic notes. Supple tannins, indulgent finish. Star of Puglia with Primitivo di Manduria DOC, Gioia del Colle DOC and Salice Salentino. Identical to American Zinfandel and Croatian Crljenak Kaštelanski by DNA analysis.
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Generous, high-alcohol reds with a dark robe and indulgent palate, showing aromas of stewed blackberry, raspberry, black pepper, liquorice, cinnamon and cooked fruit. Also vinified as a popular sweet rosé (White Zinfandel). Star of California (Lodi, Sonoma, Dry Creek Valley, Paso Robles) with sought-after century-old vines. Identical to Italian Primitivo and Croatian Crljenak Kaštelanski by DNA analysis.
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