Grape Varietals
Primitivo of Puglia and Zinfandel of California are, in DNA terms, the same grape. A Tokyo-based Italian wine importer explains wine's surprising blood ties, where varieties that look separate turn out to be relatives, and how that makes choosing wine more fun.
Did you know Primitivo and Zinfandel are actually the same grape variety? We explain the surprising truth revealed by a 1994 DNA study, and how to enjoy Puglia's bold red wines.
A plain-language guide to Primitivo: its flavor, character, and food pairings, plus the doppio passo double-harvest method, with a recommended bottle at 2,200 yen.