Primitivo
black grape variety
Synonym
zinfandel (United States)
Vine
early budding
early ripening
uneven ripening, drought sensitive
prone to fungal diseases (zinfandel)
smaller berries, more resistant (primitivo)
Wine
deep colour
medium acidity
medium to high tannins
high alcohol
full body
medium to pronounced intensity
strawberry, cherry, liquorice
Regions
Basilicata, Italy
Puglia, Italy
North Coast California, United States
Central Coast California, United States
Southern California, United States
Inland Valleys, United States
Sierra Foothills, United States
