Chapter 17 - Gamay

Question 1

Describe Gamay

Answer 1

high acid
low/med tannin
red fruit (rasp, r.cherry, r.plum)
Usually no oak

Question 2

What is the most important region for Gamay?

Answer 2

Beaujolais

Question 3

Describe Gamay winemaking styles in Beaujolais

Answer 3

moderate-climate

maximize color extraction/minimize tannin extraction leading to banana and candy aromas

Question 4

Describe Beaujolais from ‘cru’ appellations

Answer 4

most concentrated and structured in the region

med-pronounced red fruit, med-long finish

Question 5

What levels of labeling occur in Beaujolais?

Answer 5

Beaujolais AOC - fruit from anywhere in region. mostly from flat southern vineyards. high yeild, lightest body. Simple.

Beaujolais Villages AOC - group of villages in north. less fertile, stony soils control yeilds. greater intensity and body

Beaujolais Crus - 10 villages w/in villages area. Fleurie AOC is best known. Some can develop in bottle.