The Wine Profile

1 Which wine region is Gamay most associated with?

A Beaujolais B Burgundy Côte d'Or C Rhône Valley D Languedoc

2 What type of grape is Gamay?

A A red grape that produces lighter, fruity wine B A white grape known for rich, full-bodied wines C A white grape that produces fresh, floral wines D A rosé grape grown exclusively for rosé wines

3 What type of climate suits Gamay best, helping preserve its bright acidity and red fruit character?

A Extremely cold arctic climate with a short season B Warm and dry Mediterranean-style climate C Cool to moderate climate with distinct seasons D Hot and humid tropical climate

4 Gamay is best known from Beaujolais, but which other French valley also grows the grape on a notable scale?

A The Rhône Valley B Alsace C The Loire Valley D Champagne

5 Which grape variety almost completely dominates the French wine region of Beaujolais?

A Merlot, famous from Bordeaux and southern France B Syrah, popular in the Rhône Valley and Languedoc C Gamay, grown throughout the entire region D Pinot Noir, France's most widely planted red grape

6 Which combination of traits makes Gamay a smart choice in areas with spring frost and rainy autumns?

A Buds early and ripens early, maximising sun exposure throughout the summer B Buds late and ripens late, suiting warm climates with a long summer season C Buds early and ripens late, allowing a long and even ripening period overall D Buds late and ripens early, reducing risk at both ends of the growing season