Chpt 17 - Gamay

Question 1

WHICH DESCRIBES A WINE MADE FROM GAMAY?

 ACIDITY                        TANNINS                             FLAVOURS

a. Low High Strawberry and mint
b. Medium Medium Dark plum and blackberry
c. Medium to High Low Apple and lemon
d. High Low to Medium Red Cherry and Raspberry

Answer 1

ACIDITY TANNINS FLAVOURS
High Low to Medium Red Cherry and Raspberry

Question 2

WHICH REGION IS FAMOUS FOR PRODUCING WINES MADE FROM GAMAY?

a. Beaujolais
b. Burgundy
c. Rhone Valley
d. Rioja

Answer 2

BEAUJOLAIS - most important region for Gamay, south of Burgundy

Question 3

WHICH OF THESE IS A CRU THAT PRODUCES WINES MADE FROM GAMAY?

a. Beaune
b. Fleurie
c. Hermitage
d. Minervois

Answer 3

FLEURIE - one of 10 villages in Beaujolais awarded their appellation…known as the Beaujolais Crus