Gamay vs Grenache

Grenache is fuller, Gamay is more acidic.

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

Gamay

Red · France, Italy

light, juicy, banana and cherry

Grenache

Red · Spain

ripe strawberry, warm spice

Bone dry
Sweetness: Bone dry; Light
Body: Medium; Low
Tannin: Low; High
Acidity: Medium; 12 to 13.5%
Alcohol: 14 to 15.5%; 12 to 15 °C
Serve at: 15 to 17 °C; Beaujolais, Loire Valley, Niagara Peninsula, Willamette Valley
Regions: Aragon, Alella, Priorat, Roussillon

Only Gamay

Charcuterie
Chicken
Salmon and oily fish
Soft and mild cheese

Both pair with

No pairing in common.

Only Grenache

Pork
Risotto and rice dishes
Grilled vegetables
Lamb

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 Gamay and Grenache pages.