Wines made from Gamay noir grapes of Austria
Discover the best wines made with Gamay noir as a single variety or as a blend of Austria.
More informations about the variety Gamay noir
Gamay is a Burgundian grape variety that has existed since the 14th century. For fear of competition with the pinot noir of Burgundy, gamay was finally uprooted and planted in the Beaujolais region, from Mâcon to Lyon. These siliceous and granitic soils suit it perfectly, and it gives its best here. But it is also planted all over France, such as in Lorraine, in the Loire Valley, in Bugey, in Savoie and in Auvergne. Gamay is early and very productive and needs to be limited so that quality prevails over quantity. Short winter pruning of the shoots and high density of vines per hectare are the methods that allow it to produce very fruity, fresh and greedy red wines. Gamay is also very popular in red wine futures, and produces wines from the Beaujolais region with very interesting character and ageing potential. The AOCs Crémant-de-Bourgogne, Mâcon, Anjou, Touraine, Rosé de vallée de la Loire, Côtes-d'Auvergne, Saint-Pourçain, Bugey, Gaillac, Côtes du Luberon... and many vins de pays are proud of it. Today, about 36,000 hectares of Gamay are cultivated in France, including 22,000 hectares in Beaujolais.
More informations about the wines of Austria
Austria - a mountainous, landlocked country in Central Europe - is enjoying a renaissance as a wine nation. It has shaken off decades of controversy caused by a handful of negligent people and has become a model of modern European wine, leading the way in quality and innovation. Balancing tradition and modernity, the Austrian wine industry has retained classics such as Sweet Ausbruch and Strohwein, while actively developing modern, consumer-friendly wines, such as its signature style: Gruner Veltliner, a crisp, Aromatic white wine. Officially, 35 Grape varieties are permitted for the production of Austrian quality wine, of which almost two-thirds are white varieties.
What are the typical flavors of the Gamay noir grape variety?
- Non oakPresent in 4% of Gamay noir
- EarthPresent in 4% of Gamay noir
- MicrobioPresent in 4% of Gamay noir
- OakPresent in 4% of Gamay noir
- SpicesPresent in 4% of Gamay noir
- Red fruitPresent in 4% of Gamay noir
- Black fruitPresent in 4% of Gamay noir
- Tree fruitPresent in 2% of Gamay noir
- CherryPresent in 1% of Gamay noir
- OakyPresent in 1% of Gamay noir
- SmokePresent in 1% of Gamay noir
- BlackberryPresent in 1% of Gamay noir
- Red fruitPresent in 1% of Gamay noir
- TobaccoPresent in 1% of Gamay noir
- VanillaPresent in 1% of Gamay noir
- PlumPresent in 1% of Gamay noir
- LeatherPresent in 1% of Gamay noir
- Black fruitsPresent in 1% of Gamay noir
- Black currantPresent in 1% of Gamay noir
- ChocolatePresent in 1% of Gamay noir