Tannat vs Zinfandel
Compare Tannat and Zinfandel: profile, average rating, producing countries and number of wines. The guide to choosing between these two grapes.
| Tannat | Zinfandel | |
|---|---|---|
| Colour | noir | noir |
| Number of wines | 2612 | 6799 |
| Average rating | 3.66 / 5 | 3.84 / 5 |
| Producing countries | France, Uruguay, Brazil, United States, Argentina | United States, Italy, Australia, Mexico, Croatia |
Tannat
Powerful, tannic reds with inky colour and dense texture, with aromas of blackberry, blackcurrant, black plum, leather, liquorice and smoky notes. Very high ageing potential and polyphenol content (health reputation). Star of Madiran AOC in Béarn and the national grape of Uruguay (Canelones, Maldonado). Also grown in Irouléguy and Tursan. Late-ripening red variety from south-west France.
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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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