Gamay Explained: Taste, Regions, Pairings and Styles to Explore
Gamay is a fresh, aromatic red grape best known in Beaujolais. Expect red fruit and gentle tannins, from juicy early-drinking wines to more structured crus.
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Frappato
Discover Frappato, a Sicilian red grape celebrated for its bright red berry flavours, floral aromas and lively acidity, producing elegant, light-bodied wines with remarkable freshness.
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Pinot Noir Explained: Taste, Regions, Pairings and Wines to Try
Pinot Noir is an elegant red grape that produces light- to medium-bodied wines with bright acidity, soft tannins and flavours of cherry, raspberry, strawberry, rose and earthy notes. Originally from Burgundy, it now excels in cool-climate regions worldwide.
The Light Red Wine Guide: 7 Smooth Reds from Light to Richer Styles
A light-bodied red wine feels delicate rather than heavy in your mouth. Pinot Noir, Gamay and Frappato are good examples; lighter styles of Grenache can also fit. These wines often offer bright fruit and freshness, but light body does not always mean low tannin.