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Key regions
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Pairings
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Synonyms
Cabernet - Zinfandel is a red blend rather than a single variety, and it traces back to California, USA.
Structurally it lands at full body, medium tannin, medium acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
Look for blackberry, plum, raspberry, vanilla, coconut and spice.
The regions that matter for it are California and Puglia.
In the vineyard it is marked by mid ripening, medium vigour and a preference for warm.
It blends readily with Syrah and Merlot.
Watch for the synonyms: Primitivo.
At the table it suits ravioli stuffed with beef, chili con carne and pan-seared venison.
Keeps for 5 to 10 years.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Blends well with.
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Syrah
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Merlot
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Cabernet Sauvignon
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Zinfandel
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Cabernet Franc
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Food pairings.
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ravioli stuffed with beef
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chili con carne
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pan-seared venison
Also labelled.
Primitivo.
Bottles to look for.
- Bliss Family Vineyards Schoolhouse Red, Mendocino County, USA
- Bodega Symmetria 'Eje', Valle de Guadalupe, Mexico
- Brown Estate 'Chaos Theory' Proprietary Red, Napa Valley, USA
- Cantine Due Palme 'Tenuta Albrizzi' Rosso Salento IGT, Puglia, Italy
- Cantine Francesco Minini 'Cataldo' Cabernet - Primitivo Puglia IGT, Italy
- Caricature Red, California, USA
- Contri Spumanti That's Why Original Cabernet - Zinfandel Puglia IGT, Italy
- Earl Stevens Function, California, USA
Cabernet - Zinfandel: common questions
01.What does Cabernet - Zinfandel taste like?+
Cabernet - Zinfandel tastes of blackberry, plum, raspberry, vanilla, coconut and spice. Structurally it lands at full body, medium tannin, medium acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
02.Where is Cabernet - Zinfandel from?+
Cabernet - Zinfandel originates in California, USA.
03.Where is Cabernet - Zinfandel grown?+
The key regions for Cabernet - Zinfandel are California and Puglia.
04.What food pairs with Cabernet - Zinfandel?+
Pour it with ravioli stuffed with beef, chili con carne and pan-seared venison.
05.What else is Cabernet - Zinfandel called?+
Cabernet - Zinfandel is also labelled Primitivo.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of USA.