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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