Wines made from Gamay noir grapes of Posavje
Discover the best wines made with Gamay noir as a single variety or as a blend of Posavje.
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 region of Posavje
Smallest of Slovenia's three major regions (southeast, bordering Croatia), limestone sandstone and dolomite soils, continental climate softened by Alps and Adriatic. Unique Cviček signature as light pale red (8. 5-10%, blend of at least 4 red and white varieties): tart and quenching with cherry, raspberry, citrus and herbaceous hint — typical everyday wine. Spicy Modra Frankinja and supple Žametovka in reds, lively Welschriesling in whites.