Wines made from Zinfandel grapes of Barossa
Discover the best wines made with Zinfandel as a single variety or as a blend of Barossa.
More informations about the variety Zinfandel
From Croatia where it is called crljenak kastelanski or pribidrag. According to genetic analyses carried out by Professor Carole Meredith of California University in Davis (United States), it is related to the Croatian plavac mali and Zinfandel. It is also found in South Africa, New Zealand, Chile, Brazil, Germany, Bulgaria, Albania, Italy under the name of Primitivo, Malta, Greece, Portugal and to some extent in Croatia. In the United States (California), it is one of the most widely planted grape varieties, having been introduced in the 1830s well before Primitivo. In France, it is registered in the official catalogue of vine varieties on the A1 list under the name Primitivo.
More informations about the region of Australie du Sud
Barossa is one of the six wine-producing zones of SouthAustralia, and arguably the most recognized name in the Australian wine industry. Barossa wines have attracted more international awards than any other region in the country. It is divided into two sections: the western Barossa Valley (effectively the Warmer valley floor) and on the eastern side the cooler, higher altitude Eden Valley, both of which have a distinct Geographical Indication (GI) formalized in 1997. Grapegrowing conditions vary immensely across the wider Barossa zone and this is reflected in the markedly different wine styles produced here.
What are the typical flavors of the Zinfandel grape variety?
- Red currantPresent in 1% of Zinfandel
- Non oakPresent in 1% of Zinfandel
- EarthPresent in 1% of Zinfandel
- MicrobioPresent in 1% of Zinfandel
- OakPresent in 1% of Zinfandel
- Red fruitPresent in 1% of Zinfandel
- Black fruitPresent in 1% of Zinfandel
News about the grape variety Zinfandel
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