17% Alcohol Zinfandel Wine

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October 11, 2010

While the vast majority of table wines have an alcohol content of 12.5 to 14%, most Red Zinfandels have between 15 and 16% alcohol content, with some, especially the ports and the late harvest varieties, containing 17% alcohol or more. In short, there are many 17% alcohol Zinfandel wines.

What is Zinfandel Wine and Where Does It Come From?

Zinfandel, also known as Zin, is a red-skinned wine grape. Almost all Zinfandel comes from California with small amounts also made in Washington State, Oregon, and New Zealand.  Often referred to as the “New-world grape” or the “American grape,” Zinfandel has a mouth filling, thick berry-like consistency that is at times described as being chewy or jammy.

For the most part, Red Zinfandel tastes of bramble and fresh or fermented red berries with an undertone of peaches or apricots.

Similar wines are made in Italy and Croatia.  In fact, the Zinfandel grape is thought to be indigenous to Croatia.  If this is correct, then the American version of the Zinfandel grape is an immigrant.

Wine producers use Zinfandel grapes to make a wide range of wines including full-bodied dry reds, sweet White Zinfandels, light-bodied reds, sweet late-harvest dessert wines, and ports.  Ports are sweet wines that are fortified with neutral grape alcohol that is added before the fermentation process is complete.

White Zinfandel, a blush-colored, slightly sweet wine that is also known as White Zin, does not come from a different grape.  More specifically, White Zinfandel is made by fermenting the grapes without their dark purple skins.  This sweet wine is usually inexpensive and because it seems less formal than other varieties, it is fairly popular among people who do not drink a lot of wine.

Many wine connoisseurs think that White Zinfandel is bland and boring and also believe that Red Zinfandel is too high in alcohol, resulting in wines that are too “hot” and food unfriendly.  Nevertheless, this all-American wine is usually served with bar-b-cued dishes, grilled foods (including grilled vegetables), red meats, pungent cheeses, and richly flavored foods such as game dishes, roasts, and leg of lamb.

The Alcohol Content of Zinfandel Wines

Zinfandel wines, especially the red varieties, typically contain more alcohol content than most table wines.  For instance, whereas the vast majority of table wines have an alcohol content of 12.5 to 14%, most Red Zinfandels have between 15 and 16% alcohol content, with some, especially the ports and the late harvest varieties, containing 17% alcohol or more.

In fact, as will be seen below, some of the Zinfandel Ports have close to 19% alcohol content.  White Zinfandel, on the other hand, contains about 3 to 8% less alcohol content than Red Zinfandel.

Since late harvest Red Zinfandels and Ports have stronger and sweeter flavors due to their higher alcohol and residual sugar contents, both of these wines are usually served as after-meal or dessert wines.

Source:  http://www.about-alcohol-info.com/17_Percent_Alcohol_Zinfandel_Wines.htmlA

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