From wealthy and strong Californian Zinfandel to cherry-scented, spicy Puglian Primitivo, outcomes from the Decanter World Wine Awards 2022 spotlight the wide selection of kinds produced from this typically underrated grape selection.
Believed to be the identical grape selection, Zinfandel is intently related and a near-native grape number of California, and Primitivo with Puglia, however award-winning wines from the 2022 competitors will also be discovered from winegrowing areas in Canada to Israel and Bulgaria.
Scroll all the way down to see the highest Zinfandel & Primitivo wines from DWWA 2022
Although elegant, fruity and highly effective kinds exist, quality-focused examples of Zinfandel and Primitivo have a tendency to incorporate brambly purple and black berry flavours alongside spice, generally with vanilla or chocolatey notes from oak.
This 12 months’s highest scoring Primitivo was Gold medal winner Antica Enotria, Vriccio 2020 from Puglia. Exhibiting clear varietal character and typicity, the DWWA judges famous its blueberry and dried cherry aromas, juicy palate and savoury, refreshing end.
From the US, Seghesio Household Vineyards was the competitors’s top-scoring varietal Zinfandel, awarded 93 factors and a Silver medal for its Previous Vine Zinfandel 2018 from Sonoma County, California.
To rejoice Nationwide Zinfandel Day this 16 November, we spotlight 15 medal winners beneath, all 90+ factors and value a strive.
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Award-winning Zinfandel & Primitivo: 20 to strive
Primitivo
Puglia, Italy
Antica Enotria, Vriccio 2020
Gold, 95 factors
Contemporary aromas of blueberries, mulberries, dried cherries and plums with jammy and rasiny contact. Very juicy on the palate, with a savoury, refreshing end. Alc 14%
Cantina Coppola, Patitari, Salento 2016
Silver, 93 factors
Properly developed bouquet of almonds, plums and sophisticated notes of dried herbs, leather-based and oriental spices. Basic and dry, elegant. Alc 14%
San Giorgio, Prine Natural 2019
Silver, 92 factors
Lush strawberry and fig jam on the nostril, with spicy and thyme nuances. Brambly fruit on the palate, fairly interesting. Alc 14%
Cantine Paradiso, Darione 2020
Silver, 91 factors
Minty aromas with natural touches, exhibiting aromas of contemporary and dried black fruits, with vanilla hints. Juicy texture, wealthy. Alc 14%
Dott. Luigi Rubino, Marmorelle, Primitivo di Manduria 2020
Silver, 91 factors
Engaging and charming nostril of chocolate, raisins, jammy purple fruits and candied darkish cherries. Contemporary on the palate, savoury and intense. Alc 14.5%
Masseria Cuturi, Monte Diavoli, Primitivo di Manduria 2017
Silver, 91 factors
Plenty of kirsch and prunes with notes of curry, cloves and star anise. Refined dry assault, with a savoury character. Alc 16.5%
Tenute Chiaromonte, Contrada Scappagrano 2019
Silver, 91 factors
Elegant notes of cherries, plums, tobacco, cinnamon, darkish chocolate and smoky undertones. Spherical on the palate, lengthy aftertaste and tamed tannins. Alc 14.5%
Uone, Primitivo di Manduria 2021
Silver, 91 factors
Earthy aromas with loads of contemporary crunchy fruits on the nostril. Silky textured tannins on the palate, with an extended end. Alc 14%
Cantine Barsento, Casaboli Riserva, Gioia del Colle 2019
Silver, 90 factors
Expressive notes of vanilla and coconut with candy darkish cherry and raisin aromas. Fairly concentrated and heat, with fine-grained tannins. Alc 14.5%
Cantina Danese, Primitivo 2021
Silver, 90 factors
Vibrant strawberry, raspberry and purple plum aromas on the nostril with hints of tobacco. Medium physique, good vibrancy and size. Alc 14%
Cantina San Donaci, Passo Lungo Primitivo 2020
Silver, 90 factors
Ripe purple fruit, with hints of orange peel, cinnamon, darkish cherries and plums. Wealthy and spherical on the palate. Alc 13.5%
Claudio Quarta Vignaiolo, Oro di Eméra, Primitivo di Manduria 2020
Silver, 90 factors
Blue damson and plum on the nostril, there may be some actual purity and restraint. Dry and strong, full and ripe. Alc 15%
Zinfandel
California, USA
Seghesio Household Vineyards, Previous Vine Zinfandel, Sonoma County 2018
Silver, 93 factors
Expressive purple fruit, toasted cumin and spice nostril. Riper palate with gamey flavours and fruit persevering with on the end. A superb wine. Alc 15.4%
Langetwins, Centennial Previous Vine Zinfandel, Lodi 2017
Silver, 92 factors
Rose and violet floral nostril with black cherry and spice. Huge, structured, and lengthy with gripping tannins. An bold wine of high quality. Alc 15%
Ken & Derek, Crowdpleazin Zinfandel, Dry Creek Valley 2020
Silver, 91 factors
Beautiful, vibrant nostril of cherry, blueberry, bramble. Vibrant palate with crunchy fruit on the end, delivers with verve. Alc 15.8%
