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Gamay Flashcards

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Most popular area for Gamay

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Beaujolais (south of Burgundy)

Almost all Gamay is grown here

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Gamay profile

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High acidity
Low to medium tannins
Red fruit flavors

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Oak or inert

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Inert

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Techniques in Beaujolais

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

These techniques can produce aromas of banana and candy

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Appelations

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Beaujolais
Beaujolais Village
Beaujolais Cru

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