Where Is Gamay Wine from?
The Gamay Grape Is Primarily Grown Throughout the Beaujolais Region and the Loire Valley in France, the Willamette Valley in Oregon, and the Niagara Peninsula...
The Gamay grape is primarily grown throughout the Beaujolais region and the Loire Valley in France, the Willamette Valley in Oregon, and the Niagara Peninsula in Canada.
Where is Gamay wine grown?
Gamay (“Gam-may” aka Gamay Noir) is a light-bodied red wine that's similar in taste to Pinot Noir. In fact, this variety is a cousin of Pinot Noir and it grows primarily next to Burgundy, France (Pinot motherland) in a region called Beaujolais.
Where is Gamay grape from?
In France, Gamay's homeland is Beaujolais. It arrived there (most likely from Germany) in the 14th Century and initially received an unenthusiastic welcome. The ruling dukes of Burgundy even tried to outlaw the variety, distrustful of its unfamiliar taste and texture.
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