Sangiovese vs Gamay noir
Compare Sangiovese and Gamay noir: profile, average rating, producing countries and number of wines. The guide to choosing between these two grapes.
| Sangiovese | Gamay noir | |
|---|---|---|
| Colour | noir | noir |
| Number of wines | 18845 | 13819 |
| Average rating | 3.71 / 5 | 3.65 / 5 |
| Producing countries | Italy, United States, Australia, Argentina, France | France, Switzerland, Canada, United States, Italy |
Sangiovese
Firm, upright reds with precise acidity and angular tannins, showing aromas of sour cherry, plum, dried herbs, leather, black tea and balsamic notes. Characteristically bitter, savoury finish. Star of Chianti Classico DOCG, Brunello di Montalcino DOCG, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG and Morellino di Scansano. Italy's most planted variety, a descendant of Ciliegiolo × Calabrese di Montenuovo.
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Light, juicy reds, low in tannins with crunchy freshness, showing aromas of wild strawberry, raspberry, banana (from carbonic maceration) and peony. Easy-drinking style of Beaujolais Nouveau, more structured and mineral on the granites of the ten crus (Morgon, Moulin-à-Vent, Fleurie, Brouilly). Also in Touraine, Auvergne and Swiss Romande. A Burgundian variety, a cross of Pinot Noir × Gouais Blanc.
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