Wines made from Gamay noir grapes of Okanagan Valley
Discover the best wines made with Gamay noir as a single variety or as a blend of Okanagan Valley.
More informations about the variety Gamay noir
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.
More informations about the region of British Columbia
Main vineyard of western Canada, unique climatic contrast. Cooler north: fine Pinot Noir with red fruits, mineral Riesling, balanced Chardonnay. Sunny desert south (Osoyoos): firm Cabernet Sauvignon, round Merlot, spicy deep Syrah. World-renowned specialty: Icewine from Riesling or Vidal, sweet and concentrated (apricot, honey, candied fruits), from grapes frozen on the vine.
What are the typical flavors of the Gamay noir grape variety?
- Red fruitPresent in 21% of Gamay noir
- EarthPresent in 13% of Gamay noir
- OakPresent in 13% of Gamay noir
- SpicesPresent in 13% of Gamay noir
- Black fruitPresent in 11% of Gamay noir
- Non oakPresent in 10% of Gamay noir
- MicrobioPresent in 7% of Gamay noir
- VegetalPresent in 5% of Gamay noir
- CherryPresent in 4% of Gamay noir
- Dried fruitPresent in 3% of Gamay noir
- Tree fruitPresent in 3% of Gamay noir
- StrawberriesPresent in 3% of Gamay noir
- RaspberryPresent in 3% of Gamay noir
- Citrus fruitPresent in 2% of Gamay noir
- FloralPresent in 1% of Gamay noir
- GrapefruitPresent in 1% of Gamay noir
- CitrusPresent in 1% of Gamay noir
- PeachPresent in 1% of Gamay noir
- CranberryPresent in 1% of Gamay noir
- RhubarbPresent in 1% of Gamay noir