Gamay

Question 1

▢ the styles and quality of Gamay wines from Beaujolais

▢ the styles and quality of Gamay wines from Beaujolais Villages

▢ the styles and quality of Gamay wines from Beaujolais Cru (Fleurie)

Answer 1

v

Question 2

Where are the majority of Gamay vines grown for Beaujolais AOC wines?

a. on the flat, fertile vineyards in the south of the region
b. on the flat vineyards in the north of the region
c. on the hillsides in the south of the region
d. on the hillsides in the north of the region

Answer 2

a. on the flat, fertile vineyards in the south of the region

Question 3

Which of these statements regarding the Beaujolais region of France is FALSE?

a. Beaujolais has a moderate climate
b. The Beaujolais region is directly south of Burgundy
c. villages in the north of the regions typically have less fertile, stonier soils that naturally control yields of Gamay grapes
d. Beaujolais winemakers seek to extract the maximum amount of tannis from Gamay grapes

Answer 3

d. Beaujolais winemakers seek to extract the maximum amount of tannis from Gamay grapes

Question 4

Why would you serve Beaujolais wines lightly chilled?

a. you wouldn’t, red wines should be served at room temp
b. to highlight the refreshing acidity and preserve delicate fruit flavors
c. it is a light bodied white wine
d. to mask the aromas of banana and candy

Answer 4

b. to highlight the refreshing acidity and preserve delicate fruit flavors

Question 5

True or False? Gamay wines rarely display aromas from oak.

Answer 5

true

Question 6

Which Beaujolais wines are the lightest in body and the simplest in flavor?

a. Beaujolais Villages AOC
b. Beaujolais Crus
c. Beaujolais AOC

Answer 6

c. Beaujolais AOC