Gamay 2016 - La Source | The Wolf Post Wine Magazine

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Wine: Gamay
Variety composition: 100% Gamay.
Alcoholic strength: 13% vol.
Vintage: 2016.
Classification: DOP.
Land altitude: 700 m a.s.l.
Soil type: moraine – sandy.
Exposure: South.
Training system: guyot.
Plant density: 6,944 plants per hectare.
Yield per hectare: 80 quintals of grapes.
Age of the vines: 12 years.
Harvest: manual.
Harvest period: first ten days of October.
Vinification: in steel.
Aging: 12 months in steel.
Refinement in the bottle: 9 months.
First vintage produced: 2004.
Bottles produced vintage 2016: 3200.

Tasting Notes
The sample is clear, ruby red in color with purple reflections.
The nose shows floral notes of fresh flowers reminiscent of wisteria and geranium, followed by fruity hints of wild strawberries and durone cherries. The closure is of a delicate hint of undergrowth and fresh mushrooms, accompanied by a nuance of green pepper.
The sip is fresh, the tannin is present, but not invasive. The moderate sapidity and the not excessive persistence, however, make it a pleasant sample to the sip. Given the type, it is recommended for a platter of cold cuts and unseasoned cheeses.

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