Gamay is a red grape variety best known for producing light, fresh wines with vibrant acidity and expressive fruit flavours. Originating in the Beaujolais region of France, Gamay is the primary grape used in Beaujolais wines, particularly Beaujolais Nouveau, a young, fruity red released each year just after harvest. Gamay wines are typically characterised by bright red fruit flavours like cherry, strawberry, and raspberry, often with floral notes like violet and hints of spice. The grape’s relatively low tannin levels and high acidity make for wines that are easy-drinking and perfect for light meals or casual sipping.

While Beaujolais is its most famous home, Gamay is also grown in other regions, such as the Loire Valley and parts of Oregon. Despite its reputation for lighter wines, Gamay can also produce more complex, age-worthy examples when grown in cooler, higher-altitude vineyards or made with more traditional winemaking techniques, such as carbonic maceration. Gamay’s charm lies in its ability to be both fun...

Gamay is a red grape variety best known for producing light, fresh wines with vibrant acidity and expressive fruit flavours. Originating in the Beaujolais region of France, Gamay is the primary grape used in Beaujolais wines, particularly Beaujolais Nouveau, a young, fruity red released each year just after harvest. Gamay...