Zinfandel

Zinfandel, also known as Primitivo, is a red wine grape variety with a fascinating history and diverse flavor profile. Zinfandel is most famous in the USA, particularly in California, where it thrives in regions like Sonoma and Napa Valley.

Zinfandel’s fascinating journey involves a North American winemaker of Croatian heritage who discovered its similarity to Crljenak Kaštelanski. Thus, Zinfandel in the USA, Primitivo in Italy, and Crljenak Kaštelanski in Croatia are one and the same.

These wines burst with a mix of black and red fruit, including flavors of plums, currants, blackberries, and figs. Some even exhibit a distinct peach yogurt note on the nose.