Zinfandel Wine Grape

Zinfandel Wine Grape

Originally from Croatia, Zinfandel has been grown in the US since the 1800s and is one of the most widely planted varieties in California. It is a hot climate grape, thriving in more inland areas of California’s central coast that doesn’t get the ocean cooling, and is incredibly expressive due to its thin skin. Zinfandel generally produces very “bold”, fruit forward, almost spicy wines that will leave many saying, “whoa!”.

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Latin Name: Vitis vinifera
Site and Soil: Grapes like full to 1/2 day sun and well-drained soil. Grapes are drought resistant once they are established.
Pollination Requirements: Self-fertile.
Hardiness: Hardy to minus 10° F.
Bearing Age: 2-3 years after planting.
Size at Maturity: 10-12 ft. in width on fence, trellis, or other support.
Bloom Time: May
Ripening Time: Late September
Yield: 10-15 lbs.
Pests & Diseases: Repel birds with flash tape or cover plants with bird netting.
USDA Zone: 7