Tom S wrote:

> ??? Now you have confused me, Ian. Are you saying that someone in Europe
> who produced Zinfandel there should not call it "Napa Valley" or "Napa
> Valley Zinfandel"? Either is a bit unlikely I'd say. Do Europeans even
> grow something sold as Zinfandel, or could that now be considered to be a
> California proprietary name?

The Italians are producing a wine labeled Zinfandel that is exported
to the US. I have no idea if they are selling it in the EU. Maybe they
are competing with Gallo White Zinfandel which is sold in the EU.