Zinfandel is a variety of red grape planted in over 10 percent of California vineyards. DNA fingerprinting revealed that it is genetically equivalent to the Croatian grape Crljenak Kaštelanski, and also the Primitivo variety traditionally grown in the "heel" of Italy, where it was introduced in the 1700s. The grape found its way to the United States in the mid-19th century, and became known by variations of the name "Zinfandel", a name of uncertain origin.
The grapes typically produce a robust red wine, although a semi-sweet rosé (blush-style) wine called White Zinfandel has six times the sales of the red wine in the United States. The grape's high sugar content can be fermented into levels of alcohol exceeding 15 percent.
The taste of the red wine depends on the ripeness of the grapes from which it is made. Red berry fruits like raspberry predominate in wines from cooler areas,whereas blackberry, anise and pepper notes are more common in wines made in warmer areas and in wines made from the earlier-ripening Primitivo clone.
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Wednesday, March 07, 2007
Israel Arrests 18 in Crackdown
JERUSALEM, March 7 — Israeli forces arrested 18 suspected militants in a raid on the Palestinian Authority’s military intelligence headquarters near Ramallah early today, in what appears to be a growing security crackdown in the West Bank.
Sunday, January 14, 2007
US, Britain, Israel 'axis of evil'
THE commander of Iran's Revolutionary Guards said today the United States, Britain and Israel are an "axis of evil" trying to drive a wedge between Shiite and Sunni Muslims.
Livni: Israel Wants Direct Talks in Parallel with Military Action
13:25 Jan 14, '07 / 24 Tevet 5767
Foreign Minister Tzipy Livni said after talks Sunday with U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice that Israel wants to hold direct talks with Palestinian Authority representatives.
Foreign Minister Tzipy Livni said after talks Sunday with U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice that Israel wants to hold direct talks with Palestinian Authority representatives.
Bush ratifies Red Crystal
President Bush signed the ratification of a protocol that allows Israel´s Magen David Adom to join international Red Cross societies.
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