noun
- Plural of gamay; a variety of dark-skinned grape used in winemaking, especially in Burgundy, France.
Usage: Often used in wine contexts; The grape is known for producing light, fruity red wines
Examples
- The vineyard specializes in growing gamays for their signature Beaujolais wines.
- These gamays produce wines with bright acidity and low tannins.
- French winemakers have cultivated gamays for centuries in the Burgundy region.
- The gamays from this vintage showed excellent fruit-forward characteristics.