Abouriou vs Gamay

Abouriou is more tannic and fuller.

Sweetness, body, tannin and acidity are our rating of a typical dry table wine from each grape.

Abouriou

Red · Southwest France

dark, rustic, early, firm

Gamay

Red · France, Italy

light, juicy, banana and cherry

Bone dry
Sweetness: Bone dry; Medium
Body: Light; High
Tannin: Low; Medium
Acidity: High; 12 to 13.5%
Alcohol: 12 to 13.5%; 14 to 16 °C
Serve at: 12 to 15 °C; California, France
Regions: Beaujolais, Loire Valley, Niagara Peninsula, Willamette Valley

Only Abouriou

Sausages
Stews and braises
Pork

Both pair with

Charcuterie

Only Gamay

Chicken
Salmon and oily fish
Soft and mild cheese

Sources

Style profiles, pairings and serving figures are our own assessment. Regions and origins: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0); see the Abouriou and Gamay pages.