Red grape
Gamay
Light body, fresh acidity, and low tannin in classic Beaujolais styles.
At a glance
- Fresh red berry
- Low tannin
- Light body
Recognize it
Light body and low tannin with bright acidity. Red cherry, raspberry and violet are common. Banana and bubblegum, when present, are more associated with carbonic or semi-carbonic winemaking than with the grape itself.
Similar grapes
Pinot Noir
Similar pale color, high acidity and red fruit.
Difference Pinot Noir is usually more tannic and structured.
Barbera
Similar high acidity, low tannin and juicy red fruit.
Difference Barbera is darker, fuller and more sour-cherry driven.
Explore
Wines made from Gamay
- Beaujolais
- Moulin-à-Vent
- Fleurie
- Morgon
- Crémant de Bourgogne
- Beaujolais-Villages
- Brouilly
- Beaujolais Nouveau
- Bourgogne Passe-Tout-Grains
- Côte de Brouilly
- Chénas
- Juliénas