Gamaret vs Gamay

Gamaret is fuller and more tannic.

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

Gamaret

Red · Switzerland

dark, spicy, smooth, a Swiss cross

Gamay

Red · France, Italy

light, juicy, banana and cherry

Bone dry
Sweetness: Bone dry; Full
Body: Light; High
Tannin: Low; Medium
Acidity: High; 12.5 to 14%
Alcohol: 12 to 13.5%; 15 to 17 °C
Serve at: 12 to 15 °C; Geneva
Regions: Beaujolais, Loire Valley, Niagara Peninsula, Willamette Valley

Only Gamaret

Sausages
Stews and braises
Hard and aged cheese
Roast and braised beef

Both pair with

No pairing in common.

Only Gamay

Charcuterie
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 Gamaret and Gamay pages.