Gamay the grape of red Beaujolais. Gamay, makes wine you can drink whenever, wherever, however and with whatever you want - although it's particularly good lightly chilled on hot summer days. It goes well with pates,bacon and sausages because its acidity provides a satisfying foil to their richness.  Gamay in comparison with Zinfandel, is little grown.Varying from light red to deep purple in top vintages, Gamay is best enjoyed young. Red summer berry fruits and soft tannins make it a refreshing summertime red, best enjoyed chilled (no more than 30 minutes in the fridge) with a lavish picnic!

Gamay's variety is better known as a very deep purple-colored grape variety used to make red wines, most notably grown in Beaujolais and in the Loire Valley around Tours. Its full name is Gamay Noir à Jus Blanc. It is a very old cultivar, mentioned as long ago as the 15th century.