Zinfandel wine

Zinfandel is California's iconic grape, producing wines bursting with fruit, warmth, and character. From powerful reds to light, crisp rosés (White Zinfandel), this versatile grape never fails to surprise. At Perfecte Wijn, you'll find Zinfandel in a variety of styles, all with that typical California sun-drenched character.

What is Zinfandel?

Zinfandel is a red grape that is genetically identical to the Italian Primitivo. However, in California, it develops its own distinctive style. Thanks to the warm climate, the grapes reach high ripeness, resulting in full-bodied wines with high alcohol, rich fruit, and spicy aromas. Zinfandel is one of the most widely planted grapes in California and a key component of American wine identity.

Origin and vineyards

Zinfandel's homeland is California, particularly in regions like Sonoma , Napa Valley , and Paso Robles . Here, the vines benefit from abundant sunshine during the day and cooling sea breezes at night, which creates focus and freshness. Old vines, sometimes over 100 years old, produce grapes of exceptional quality with intense flavors. While the same grape as Primitivo is grown in southern Italy, California's cooler microclimate often lends Zinfandel greater elegance and balance.

Grape and style

Zinfandel produces wines with a deep, intense ruby color that tends toward garnet in older wines. The flavor is rich and full, with aromas of ripe blackberries, plums, figs, and black cherries, often complemented by notes of vanilla, pepper, and sometimes a hint of chocolate from oak aging. White Zinfandel is also available, a lighter, slightly sweet rosé variety that is fresh and fruity.

Storage and serving

Red Zinfandel can be aged for three to ten years, depending on the style. Younger, fruity varieties are delicious within a few years, while robust Old Vine Zinfandel can age longer and develop additional complexity. Serve red Zinfandel at 16 to 18 degrees Celsius (61 to 64 degrees Fahrenheit), and white Zinfandel well chilled, around 8 to 10 degrees Celsius (46 to 50 degrees Fahrenheit).

Buy Zinfandel at Perfectewijn.nl

At Perfecte Wijn, you'll find Zinfandel in a variety of styles: from full-bodied, spicy reds to refreshing White Zinfandel. All our wines are carefully selected from renowned Californian producers for a perfect balance of power, fruit, and elegance.