Gamay vs Listán negro

Gamay and Listán negro rate the same on all four of our scales.

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

Listán negro

Red · Canary Islands

light, smoky, volcanic

Bone dry
Sweetness: Bone dry; Light
Body: Light; Low
Tannin: Low; High
Acidity: High; 12 to 13.5%
Alcohol: 12 to 13.5%; 12 to 15 °C
Serve at: 13 to 15 °C; Beaujolais, Loire Valley, Niagara Peninsula, Willamette Valley
Regions: none listed

Only Gamay

Chicken
Salmon and oily fish
Soft and mild cheese

Both pair with

Charcuterie

Only Listán negro

Grilled fish
Grilled vegetables
Pork

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 Listán negro pages.