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Zinfandel
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AKA
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Geography
Zinfandel is California's speciality
grape. Also produced in Italy and
Croatia.
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Viticulture
Research into viticulture and
an absence of age old traditions
in California has meant that Zinfandel
is cultivated in the best possible
terroir and aided by modern technology.
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Varietal/Blend
Zinfandel is produced as a varietal.
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Flavour
& Character
Has a unique raspberry flavour,
intense spicy fruitiness and a vibrant
colour.
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Vinification
New technology ensures the adaptability
of this grape. It is capable of
producing everyday quaffing wine
as well as top class, complex, rich
reds.
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Style
Ranges from lightweight, juicy
and fruity to intensely rich aromatic
wines.
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Body,
Dry/Sweet
Ranges from delicious dry reds
to sweetish, sometimes insipid ''blush,''
and intensely sweet wines.
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Notes
Known as Primitivo in Italy.
It is also probably the same as
Croatia's Plavac Mali grape.
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