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Gamay Beaujolais
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Grape long thought to be the true GAMAY variety grown in France's BEAUJOLAIS region. Gamay Beaujolais is actually an unexciting clone of PINOT NOIR. The wines produced from this red wine grape are still allowed to be called G Gamay Beaujolais, although many wine producers are now labeling them as Pinot Noir. In addition, acreage for this variety has dwindled, making it increasingly difficult to find wines with the Gamay Beaujolais label. These wines are usually light- to medium-bodied (see BODY), with pleasantly fruity flavors and fairly high ACIDITY. They should be drunk young. A small amount of this variety is also cultivated in New Zealand. NAPA GAMAY is unrelated to Gamay Beaujolais or France's Gamay.
Related Links: Gamay, Beaujolais, Pinot Noir, acidity
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