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zinfandel Synonyms
Another word for zinfandel
Choosing another word for zinfandel depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• noun (Context 1)
A dry, full-bodied red wine (or a sweet, blush-colored rosé known as white zinfandel) made primarily in California from the zinfandel grape.
Usage Example
"The sommelier recommended a bold, peppery California zin to pair with the grilled lamb."
Strongest
zin
primitivo
• noun (Context 2)
The dark-skinned wine grape of the species Vitis vinifera, originating in Croatia and widely cultivated in California vineyards for producing robust red wines and sweet blush wines.
Usage Example
"Because primitivo ripens unevenly within the same cluster, harvesting the grapes at optimal sugar levels requires careful timing."
Strongest
primitivo
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