Gamay Flashcards
1
Q
Describe the characteristics of Gamay:
Acidity
Tannins
Flavours
A
High acidity
Low to medium tannins
Red fruit flavours (raspberry, red cherry, red plum)
2
Q
s it typical to taste flavours from oak in Gamay wines?
A
No
3
Q
Name the most important region for Gamay.
A
Beaujolais
4
Q
Where does a wine labelled “Fleurie” come from?
A
Beaujolais region
5
Q
What is the hierarchy of AOCs in the Beaujolais region?
A
Beaujolais AOC
Beaujolais Villages
Crus (like Fleurie AOC)
