Tannat vs Gamay noir
Compare Tannat and Gamay noir: profile, average rating, producing countries and number of wines. The guide to choosing between these two grapes.
| Tannat | Gamay noir | |
|---|---|---|
| Colour | noir | noir |
| Number of wines | 2612 | 13819 |
| Average rating | 3.66 / 5 | 3.65 / 5 |
| Producing countries | France, Uruguay, Brazil, United States, Argentina | France, Switzerland, Canada, United States, Italy |
Tannat
Powerful, tannic reds with inky colour and dense texture, with aromas of blackberry, blackcurrant, black plum, leather, liquorice and smoky notes. Very high ageing potential and polyphenol content (health reputation). Star of Madiran AOC in Béarn and the national grape of Uruguay (Canelones, Maldonado). Also grown in Irouléguy and Tursan. Late-ripening red variety from south-west France.
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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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