Gamay
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A grape that makes light red wine mainly in the Beaujolais region
- noun
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uva Gamay
- In the Beaujolais region of France, the Gamay grape is crucial for producing its famous light-bodied red wines.
- Gamay grape
Examples
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Around the world, only a few places cultivate the Gamay grape, which is well known for Beaujolais wine.
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Gamay Noir, the grape of Beaujolais, is also a good match.
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In the Beaujolais district of Burgundy, growers have now planted the Gamay grape almost exclusively.
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A smaller harvest of the Beaujolais this year didn't hinder the worldwide celebrations for the beloved Gamay grape.
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Wine enthusiasts often choose a red made from Gamay when looking for a fruity and refreshing drink.
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Etymology
Gamay is the name of a French grape, probably named after a town or family, and you can remember it by thinking of Beaujolais, where these grapes make fresh, fruity wines. So, Gamay means the grape variety used to make light red wines.