Wines made from Zinfandel grapes of Israel
Discover the best wines made with Zinfandel as a single variety or as a blend of Israel.
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 wines of Israel
Israel is located in the western Part of the Middle East (or Near East), at the eastern end of the Mediterranean. The controversial borders of the modern Jewish state were created following World War II. Its wine industry has its roots in the late 19th century, but has expanded greatly in recent decades. Various varieties of "international" wine grapes have proven themselves in Israel's best Vineyards.
What are the typical flavors of the Zinfandel grape variety?
- Dried fruitPresent in 3% of Zinfandel
- MicrobioPresent in 3% of Zinfandel
- Tree fruitPresent in 2% of Zinfandel
- Citrus fruitPresent in 1% of Zinfandel
- VegetalPresent in 1% of Zinfandel
- Tropical fruitPresent in 1% of Zinfandel