Gamay Noir (USA)

Gamay Noir is a wine made from the grape Gamay.

Typical Flavors


Strawberry
Strawberry
Raspberry
Raspberry
Red Currant
Red
Currant
Cherry
Cherry

Cranberry
Cranberry
Violets
Violets
Spices
Spices
Minerals
Minerals

Red berry flavors are typical for Gamay Noir, with hints of Herbs and Spices.

Profile

Gamay Noir has high acidity, good fruit aromas, and very little tannins:

BODYLight
TANNINSLow
FRUITMedium - High
ACIDITYHigh
Serving temperature:
10-12°C (50-54°F)
Gamay Noir is best served slightly chilled. Half an hour in the fridge is perfect.

Food Pairing


Antipasti
Finger
Food
Pasta
Pasta
Pizza
Pizza
Salmon
Salmon

Cheese
Cheese
Sausages
Sausages
Salami
Salami
Ham
Ham

Chicken
Chicken
Goose
Goose
Pork
Pork
Veal
Veal

Thanks to its fruity character and high acidity, Gamay Noir pairs well with a wide spectrum of food.

Pairing Suggestions

Excellent Pairing:
Salads. Quiche. Grilled Fish.
Roasted Chicken. Grilled Turkey. Pork Chops.
BBQ. Grilled Veggies.

Cheese:
Mild Cheeses. Brie. Camembert. Goat Cheese. Chèvre.