Winery Punt RoadGamay (Napoleone Vineyard Block 12)
Red wine
This wine generally goes well with beef
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Gamay (Napoleone Vineyard Block 12) of Winery Punt Road in the region of Victoria often reveals types of flavors of blueberry, strawberries or raspberry and sometimes also flavors of red currant, spices or red fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Gamay (Napoleone Vineyard Block 12)
Pairings that work perfectly with Gamay (Napoleone Vineyard Block 12)
Original food and wine pairings with Gamay (Napoleone Vineyard Block 12)
The Gamay (Napoleone Vineyard Block 12) of Winery Punt Road matches generally quite well with dishes of beef such as recipes of spaghetti with beef balls.
Details and technical informations about Winery Punt Road's Gamay (Napoleone Vineyard Block 12).
Discover the grape 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.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Gamay (Napoleone Vineyard Block 12) from Winery Punt Road are 2016, 2019, 2018, 2017
Informations about the Winery Punt Road
The Winery Punt Road is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 27 wines for sale in the of Yarra Valley to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Yarra Valley
Australian showcase of cool climate (Victoria): signature Pinot Noir as king of reds (43%) — fine and fragrant with notes of cherry, strawberry, plum, undergrowth and a spicy touch, silky tannins, possible austere whole-bunch style. Refined Chardonnay (33%), taut and elegant with notes of citrus, white peach, fig and a touch of fine lees, vibrant acidity. Structured Cabernet in lower parts and traditional-method sparkling. East of Melbourne (1838), oceanic influence.
The wine region of Victoria
Australian diversity from cool to temperate climate. Yarra Valley and Mornington: fine, silky Pinot Noir (cherry, raspberry, undergrowth), taut, mineral Chardonnay. Heathcote: structured Shiraz with black fruits, pepper and chocolate. Rutherglen, fortified capital: opulent sweet Topaque and Muscat (raisin, caramel, fig, roast notes).
The word of the wine: Petite arvine
An ancient white grape variety from the Valais (Switzerland), which produces renowned wines suitable for ageing. Viney and sustained by a strong vivacity, these wines express a fine salty touch, the signature of this variety. Petite arvine wines can be dry, tender or made from withered grapes from late harvesting. Syn.: arvine.
