Primitivo
Primitive/ Zinfandel is a versatile type of red wine known for its strong, fruity flavor, which includes notes of blackberry, strawberry, peach jam, cinnamon, and sweet tobacco. The wines are dry, have a medium to full body, medium-high tannins and an alcohol content of over 15%. Zinfandel grows particularly well in warm, sunny regions such as California, Italy, and Croatia. This grape variety is known for its uneven ripening, which leads to high sugar levels and therefore to a high alcohol content. Also popular as a sweet rosé called White Zinfandel, Zinfandel goes great with spicy dishes and BBQs.