Zinfandel/Primitivo

Question 1

What type of climate does Zinfandel require

Answer 1

warm climate

Question 2

Name the notable growing regions for Zinfandel

Answer 2

California

Puglia, Italy

Question 3

Describe a White Zinfandel

Answer 3

medium sweetness
low alcohol
pink in colour
simple aromas of red fruits (strawberries, raspberries)

Question 4

Describe a California red Zinfandel

Answer 4

matured in oak to soften tannins
pronounced aromas of black fruit (blackberry, black plum)
dried fruit (raisin, prune)
oaks (vanilla, coffee)
dry 
medium to high acidity
high alcohol
full body
tertiary (earth, meat) from bottle aging

Question 5

describe Primitivos are typically grown for

Answer 5

grown for high volume brands