Gamay Flashcards

1
Q

Most popular area for Gamay

A

Beaujolais (south of Burgundy)

Almost all Gamay is grown here

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2
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Gamay profile

A

High acidity
Low to medium tannins
Red fruit flavors

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3
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Oak or inert

A

Inert

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4
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Techniques in Beaujolais

A

Maximize color extraction while minimizing tannin extraction (the group foot stomping)

These techniques can produce aromas of banana and candy

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5
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Appelations

A

Beaujolais
Beaujolais Village
Beaujolais Cru

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