Wines made from Zinfandel grapes of Jordan
Discover the best wines made with Zinfandel as a single variety or as a blend of Jordan.
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 Jordan
Jordan is a country in the Middle East (or West Asia, as the UN officially calls it) bordered by Iraq and Iran to the east, Syria to the North and Israel to the west. The country takes its name from the Jordan River, which has been a vital source of water in this desert region since biblical times. Jordan's location in the cradle of civilization makes it an obvious candidate for a Long history of viticulture and winemaking. After all, neighboring Israel and Syria both have a history of viticulture that goes back thousands of years.
What are the typical flavors of the Zinfandel grape variety?
- OakPresent in 1% of Zinfandel