What wines are made with Gamay?

What wines are made with Gamay?

Gamay is a purple-colored grape variety used to make red wines, most notably grown in Beaujolais and in the Loire Valley around Tours. Its full name is Gamay Noir à Jus Blanc. It is a very old cultivar, mentioned as long ago as the 15th century.

Are Gamay and Beaujolais the same?

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.

Is all Beaujolais made of Gamay?

Not all gamay wine is made in Beaujolais, although it is the major wine-producing region for the grape.

What is the difference between Gamay and Pinot Noir?

The main difference between Gamay Noir and Pinot Noir is that Gamay tends to be more floral in the nose, and can have higher minerality and slightly higher acidity. Gamay also produces larger yields, making for an often more affordable version of its Pinot Noir counterpart.

Is Cabernet Franc the same as Cabernet Sauvignon?

Cabernet Franc is lighter than Cabernet Sauvignon, making a bright pale red wine that contributes finesse and lends a peppery perfume to blends with more robust grapes. Depending on the growing region and style of wine, additional aromas can include tobacco, raspberry, bell pepper, cassis, and violets.

What kind of wine is Gamay?

Gamay Wine. Gamay (Gamay Noir à Jus Blanc in full) is a grape variety that is most famous for producing the light, fruit-driven red wines of Beaujolais.

Is it Gamay or Beaujolais in California?

Until the early 2000s Gamay grown in California was the subject of some confusion and debate. Wine previously labeled as Gamay was identified as Valdeguie (an uninspiring French variety), while wine labeled as Gamay Beaujolais was found to be a clone of Pinot Noir.

What food matches with Gamay?

Food matches for Gamay include: Roast turkey with cranberry sauce Grilled salmon fillet with roasted fennel Moroccan lamb tagine with apricot

What is Touraine Gamay?

Touraine Gamay is the principal appellation for tangy monovarietal red wines, though they are also made in the Upper Loire in appellations such as Cheverny, Coteaux de Vendômois and Coteaux du Giennois in the Upper Loire, or classified as IGP Val de Loire.