Beringer, "White Zinfandel"

Interesting facts

The wine is "White Zinfandel", which in the usual abbreviated as "white Zin" (White Zin), belongs to the category of wines for every day. But the wine seems simple at first, fleeting glance. Soft, delicate, with a very intense fruity taste and aroma, characteristic of New world wines, it is a very gastronomichno and can turn the usual lunch or dinner into a real meal. The grapes for the wine is carefully harvested from vines growing in a very warm climate on soils, warm sun from early morning to evening. Thus the wine is "white Zinfandel" appear "sun-kissed" fruit-berry flavor.The Zinfandel grapes is the cornerstone of California's wine culture. The popularity he acquired quite a long time: since the mid-nineteenth century Zinfandel already holds a strong position in the wine farms of the southern United States. Initially it was thought that the birthplace of the variety is Italy, but recent research has convincingly shown that the roots of the first California vines of Zinfandel grapes were shipped from Croatia. Forgotten their former homeland, this dynamic dark grape thrives in their new homeland. Interestingly, the wine is "white Zinfandel", despite the name and pink color of the wine made from red grapes. Delicate pink color and soft taste of the wine gets through a short (maximum 3 hours) infusion of grape juice on the dark skin of berries, after which the musts are carefully filtered. The bulk of the dense, rich tannins, pigments grape no time to get into the wort. For fermentation of the wort used low temperature. Aging takes place in steel tanks. Passion for business has an amazing power to draw everyday things and create wonderful art from routine days. Beringer winemaking possessed more than 138 years. The history of Beringer winery begins back in 1868, when Jacob Beringer, enticed by the opportunities of the New world, arrived in new York, having left his home in Mainz (Germany). Knowing that the rocky slopes and fertile soil of the valleys of California are similar to those in the vineyards in Germany, Jacob decided to settle in the NAPA valley. Since then, the art of making wine in a great wine only honed and polished, because no limit to perfection. Beringer winery, to create wines of the best quality, seeks to hold a reasonable balance between loyalty to old, time-tested traditions and following the latest technologies and innovations.

Tasting Characteristics

The wine has a pale pink color with grapefruit tinges.
Aroma of wine filled with notes of red berries, melon, citrus and floral nuances, a hint of nutmeg and cloves.
The wine has a fresh, rounded fruit flavors balanced with lively acidity, hints of melon, strawberry, hints of citrus and a persistent finish.
Wine is a great accompaniment to a summer dinner. Can serve as an aperitif. Goes well with barbecued poultry, light vegetable salads, seafood and blue cheese.

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