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Primitivo (Zinfandel)
Italy's Primitivo and California's Zinfandel are the same grape, proven by DNA. 1 AT A GLANCE Primitivo and Zinfandel are
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Lambrusco
A family of a dozen grapes making the dry, sparkling reds Emilia drinks with lunch. 1 AT A GLANCE Lambrusco names a family of
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