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Cabernet Franc - Gamay is a wine blend rather than a single variety, with its roots in Loire Valley, France.
The wines show light-medium body, medium-low tannin, high acidity, off-dry and medium alcohol.
The tasting note runs to cherry, raspberry, herbaceous, vegetal and spicy.
It is planted most seriously in Loire Valley.
In the vineyard it is marked by mid ripening, medium vigour and a preference for cool.
It blends readily with None noted.
At the table it suits grilled salmon steaks, fish tacos and charcuterie.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Blends well with.
Food pairings.
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grilled salmon steaks
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fish tacos
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charcuterie
Bottles to look for.
- Abbesse Rose, IGP Val de Loire, France
- Adamo Estate Winery 'Underdog' Rose, Niagara Peninsula, Canada
- Bebame Red, El Dorado County, USA
- Beret et Compagnie 'Ilko', Vin de France
- Chai Saint Etienne Rose Sec, Coteaux du Quercy, France
- Charles Bove Touraine Methode Traditionnelle Rose, Loire, France
- Chateau de Fesles Rose d'Anjou, Loire, France
- Come Isambert Onomatopee, Loire, Vin de France
Cabernet Franc - Gamay: common questions
01.What does Cabernet Franc - Gamay taste like?+
Cabernet Franc - Gamay tastes of cherry, raspberry, herbaceous, vegetal and spicy. The wines show light-medium body, medium-low tannin, high acidity, off-dry and medium alcohol.
02.Where is Cabernet Franc - Gamay from?+
Cabernet Franc - Gamay originates in Loire Valley, France.
03.Where is Cabernet Franc - Gamay grown?+
The key regions for Cabernet Franc - Gamay are Loire Valley.
04.What food pairs with Cabernet Franc - Gamay?+
Pour it with grilled salmon steaks, fish tacos and charcuterie.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of France.