Bold, full bodied wines with medium acidity; Rich, red fruit with soft tannins.

• A. Zinfandel, Primitivo
• B. Merlot
• C. Cabernet Sauvignon
• D. Syrah

Answer: (A)

Describing a wine this way focuses on how heavy the wine feels (body), how bright the acidity is, and how smooth or astringent the tannins are, all tied to the fruit profile. A wine that is bold and full-bodied with medium acidity and soft tannins will feel lush and ripe on the palate, delivering rich fruit flavors without the tart snap of high acidity or the dry grip of firm tannins.

Zinfandel and its Italian twin Primitivo often fit that profile. They ripen fully, giving big, ripe red fruit flavors (think raspberry, cherry, plum) and a substantial, velvety mouthfeel. The acidity tends to stay in the middle, so the wine remains balanced and not razor-sharp, while the tannins are smoother and less gripping than in varieties like Cabernet Sauvignon or Syrah.

Merlot can be soft and approachable but is usually not as bold or full-bodied as Zinfandel/Primitivo. Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah tend to show firmer tannins and more assertive acidity, which makes them feel more structured or spicy rather than soft-tannin and fruit-forward in the way described.