Steve wrote on Wed, 19 Mar 2008 19:34:23 +0000:

?? The name Zinfandel may be a synonym of Primitivo - and
?? officially recognized by USA and EU - but its usage is
?? definitely tied to a place, to the rich history and
?? culture of wine in America. As an Italian I would never
?? buy a wine from Puglia labelled Zinfandel.

SS They are now recognised as the same variety (as are Pinot
SS Noir, Gris and Blanc), but they are unlikely to be the same
SS clones of that variety, and may be totally different
SS clonally. Irrespective of the legalities, I'd prefer it if
SS the Italians stuck to the name Primitivo.

Would you please expand on "totally different clonally" ? It has
no obvious meaning to me.


James Silverton
Potomac, Maryland

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