Taster’s Guide to Gamay Wine
Gamay (“Gam-may” aka Gamay Noir) is a light-bodied red wine that’s similar in taste to Pinot Noir. In fact, this variety is a cousin of Pinot Noir and it grows primarily next to Burgundy, France (Pinot motherland) in a region called Beaujolais.
Gamay - Wikipedia
Gamay is a purple-colored grape variety used to make red wines, most notably grown in Beaujolais and in the Loire Valley around Tours. [1] Its full name is Gamay Noir à Jus Blanc. It is a very old cultivar, mentioned as long ago as the 15th century.
What Is Gamay Wine? A Guide to the Basics - Food & Wine
Jul 11, 2022 · Gamay is the grape variety most closely associated with Beaujolais, the wine region south of Burgundy. There, Gamay is made into a red wine that ranges from bright and fruit-forward to...
The Comprehensive Guide to Gamay - Wine Folly
Gamay is a red wine grape currently grown predominantly in France. Gamay is known for light, fruity wines and used in blends with Pinot Noir.
Gamay: What to Know and 6 Bottles to Try - Liquor.com
Sep 14, 2021 · Gamay is a purple-skinned grape variety grown mostly in France, the United States, and Australia. The grape is known for producing wines with high levels of acidity, low levels of tannins, and tart fruit-forward flavors.
Gamay - Red Wine Grape of Beaujolais - Wine-Searcher
Jul 25, 2024 · Gamay is most famous as the red-wine grape of Beaujolais, in eastern France. It is, however, also grown in various parts of the Loire Valley (notably Anjou), in Savoie and in western Switzerland. Bright, vibrant red-fruit aromas.
Gamay Wine Ratings, Reviews and Basics | Wine Enthusiast
Gamay is the sole red grape in the Beaujolais region of France. Gamay can produce numerous styles of wine, from the fresh, fruity and easy-to-drink Beaujolais Nouveau to the serious, more concentrated and age-worthy Beaujolais Crus.
Learn About Gamay Red Wine | Gamay 101 (UPDATED 2020)
Gamay is an easy-drinking wine with abundant red fruit flavors of cherry and raspberry. It expresses aromatic notes of violets and black tea, along with earthy characteristics...
All you need to know about Gamay: A quick guide
Gamay is the signature red varietal of Beaujolais, the most southern sub-region of Burgundy (in France). The grape itself is called Gamay, but you will almost always see bottles labeled by the region: Beaujolais, Beaujolais-Villages, or Beaujolais Nouveau.
Gamay: A varietal with a southern accent - Bourgogne wines
A tempting, aromatic varietal. The color of the red wines from the Mâcon region ranges from a rich garnet to deep ruby. The grape variety often produces a purplish-blue hue. On the nose, the wines offer a delightful palette of aromas made up of red and black fruit.