This Il Basso Zinfandel 2005 is a most interesting zinfandel from Italy. It has a lush, tannic, dark-fruit taste. Far different than light, sweet ‘pink zinfandel,’ this is rich and dark. Softer tasting than a cabernet, but stronger tasting than a merlot, rich in fruit but not fruit bomby, this zinfandel tastes like a great, rich red table wine.