Gamay

The Gamay grape is native of France, it is thought to have originated in Burgundy, in the town from which it takes its name however, it is grown in Italy as well, where it produces wines with different characteristics.

The Gamay grape is mainly cultivated in the Aosta Valley and Piedmont, at higher altitude, resulting in wines with higher acidity and longer life, but it is also found in some area of Friuli, Umbria and Tuscany where it is mostly used in blends.

Gamay's wines are not suitable for aging, but when undergoing the carbonic maceration, the grapes produce easy to drink wines with fruity and vinous aromas.