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Californian Zinfandel
California, USA
redDeep ruby
Jammy, peppery, high-alcohol Californian classic.
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Californian Zinfandel and Primitivo di Manduria side by side: structure on the WSET scale, grapes, aromas, drinking window, typical UK price and what to eat with each.
Jammy, peppery, high-alcohol Californian classic.
Lush, high-alcohol cousin of Zinfandel.
The shape of each wine, then each measure on the WSET scale.
These are close in structure; the differences are mostly in grape, aroma and place.
Californian Zinfandel: Zinfandel
Primitivo di Manduria: Primitivo (Zinfandel)
| Californian Zinfandel | Primitivo di Manduria | |
|---|---|---|
| Grapes | Zinfandel | Primitivo (Zinfandel) |
| Climate | Warm to hot | Hot Mediterranean |
| Soil | Varied | Red clay over limestone |
| Classification | AVA | DOC |
| Drinking window | 2–10 years | 2–8 years |
| Typical price | £15–£50 | £10–£30 |
| Food | Barbecue, ribs | Barbecue |
| Producers to know | Ridge, Turley, Seghesio | Gianfranco Fino, Felline, Produttori di Manduria |