Wines made from Zinfandel grapes of Central Valley
Discover the best wines made with Zinfandel as a single variety or as a blend of Central Valley.
More informations about the variety Zinfandel
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.
More informations about the region of Central Valley
Heart of modern Chilean wine: structured, sunny reds, dense, blackcurranty Cabernet Sauvignon from Maipo (Chilean cradle of the grape), signature Carménère with notes of ripe pepper, black fruit and sweet spices from Colchagua, supple Merlot and deep Syrah. Round Chardonnay whites and lively, sharp Sauvignon. Mediterranean climate, 400 km between Andes and Pacific. Star sub-regions: Maipo, Cachapoal, Colchagua, Curicó, Maule.
What are the typical flavors of the Zinfandel grape variety?
- Red fruitPresent in 9% of Zinfandel
- EarthPresent in 6% of Zinfandel
- OakPresent in 5% of Zinfandel
- SpicesPresent in 5% of Zinfandel
- Black fruitPresent in 5% of Zinfandel
- Non oakPresent in 4% of Zinfandel
- Dried fruitPresent in 2% of Zinfandel
- MicrobioPresent in 2% of Zinfandel
- Citrus fruitPresent in 2% of Zinfandel
- StrawberriesPresent in 1% of Zinfandel