Zinfandel
Zinfandel
Zinfandel (pronounced: zin-fan-dell) is a variety of black-skinned wine grape. The variety is grown in over 10 percent of California vineyards. DNA analysis has revealed that it is genetically equivalent to the Croatian grapes Crljenak Kaštelanski and Tribidrag, as well as to the Primitivo variety traditionally grown in Apulia (the "heel" of Italy), where it was introduced in the 18th century. The grape found its way to the United States in the mid-19th century, where it became known by variations of a name applied to a different grape, likely "Zierfandler" from Austria.
Etymology
The exact origin of the name Zinfandel is uncertain. It has been linked to the Austrian grape Zierfandler, a white grape from Austria's Thermenregion. However, this connection is unlikely as the two grapes have little in common beyond some similarity of their names. The name could have originated from the Hungarian word "zinfandel" which means "excellent".
Related Terms
- Viticulture: The cultivation and harvesting of grapes.
- Vineyard: A plantation of grape-bearing vines, grown mainly for winemaking.
- Crljenak Kaštelanski: A Croatian grape variety that is genetically identical to Zinfandel.
- Tribidrag: Another Croatian grape variety that is genetically identical to Zinfandel.
- Primitivo: An Italian grape variety that is genetically identical to Zinfandel.
- Apulia: A region in Italy where Primitivo is traditionally grown.
- Zierfandler: An Austrian grape variety that has been linked to the name Zinfandel.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Zinfandel
- Wikipedia's article - Zinfandel
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