Wines made from Zinfandel grapes of New York
Discover the best wines made with Zinfandel as a single variety or as a blend of New York.
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 New York
New York may not be particularly famous for its wines, but the state is home to a significant number of vineyards and wineries. It ranks third among U. S. wine-producing states in terms of Volume produced, surpassed only by Washington State and of course California.
What are the typical flavors of the Zinfandel grape variety?
- Red fruitPresent in 6% of Zinfandel
- Citrus fruitPresent in 1% of Zinfandel
- MicrobioPresent in 1% of Zinfandel
- Tree fruitPresent in 1% of Zinfandel
- Tropical fruitPresent in 1% of Zinfandel
- Non oakPresent in 1% of Zinfandel
- EarthPresent in 1% of Zinfandel
- OakPresent in 1% of Zinfandel
- SpicesPresent in 1% of Zinfandel
- Black fruitPresent in 1% of Zinfandel