Summary

Old world variety that was often used as a blending component to contribute alcohol and body but eventually gained international recognition in the 80's as it helped define the Californian wine industry(here called Zinfandel) as winemakers were able to use its unique ripening characteristics to produce a range of wine styles.

Important Wines

• Premium Zinfandel
  (Outstanding)
• Primitivo di Manduria
  (Acceptable to Good)
• White Zinfandel
  (Acceptable)

Regional Synonyms

• Crljenak Kastelanski
• Kratoshija
• Kratošija
• Primitivo
• Zinfandel

Percentage of Plantings