Guide Note:Zinfandel also known as Primitivo is a red wine that can be made light and fruity with a hint of raspberriers, and black cherry, or bold and oaky resembling Port with a higher alcohol content.
Fast Facts:
- Introduced to the United States from Vienna in the 1820's
- Accounts for over 23% of California vineyard territory or 32,000 acres
- Nominated as California's historic wine
- More closely tied to the U.S. over any other grape
- Predominantly grown in California
- White Zinfandel was introduced in the 1970s
