Gamay | 7% Light-Bodied Red Winemaking Kit (4.8 L | 1.27 gal)

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Savor the Delicate Craft: Gamay Light-Bodied Winemaking Kit

Unveil the Essence of Gamay in Your Craft 

Gamay Light-Bodied Red Winemaking Kit is a perfect starting point for those exploring the art of craft winemaking. With a potential alcohol by volume of 7%, this kit is designed to yield 23 liters of wine, capturing the essence of the Gamay grape's light and fruity charm. Within four weeks, you can craft a wine that mirrors the delightful profiles of Beaujolais and Gamay Noir, renowned for their bright, tart flavors and a unique hint of banana - a playful nod to the traditional carbonic maceration process.

Tasting Notes:

  • Sweetness: Delicately sweet, inviting sip after sip.
  • Acidity: Bright and refreshing, enhancing the fruit notes.
  • Tannin: Soft, ensuring a smooth drinking experience.
  • Alcohol: Light at 7% PABV, perfect for casual enjoyment.
  • Body: Light, making it an excellent choice for those who enjoy a gentler red.

Key Features:

  • Light-Bodied Gamay Experience: Craft a wine that's easy to love and easy to drink.
  • Quick Winemaking Cycle: From kit to carafe in just four weeks.
  • Generous Yield: Enough to fill 23 liters, ideal for sharing your winemaking success.
  • Complete Kit: Comes with all the essentials, from wine base to fining agents.
  • Proudly Canadian: Assembled with care using quality ingredients in Canada.

FAQs:

Q: What type of wine will this kit produce? A: A light-bodied red wine, reminiscent of the beloved Gamay varietals.

Q: How much wine will this kit make? A: It yields 23 liters, translating to 30 standard wine bottles.

Q: Is this winemaking kit beginner-friendly? A: Yes, it's designed for ease of use, regardless of your winemaking experience.

Q: What flavors can I expect from the finished wine? A: Expect a fruit-forward palate with cherries, raspberries, and a surprising banana note.

Q: Can I serve this wine at gatherings? A: Absolutely, its light and fruity profile makes it a crowd-pleaser.

Q: What is carbonic maceration, and how does it affect the wine? A: It's a winemaking technique that enhances the fruitiness and adds a distinctive banana flavor to the wine.

Dive into craft winemaking with our Gamay Light-Bodied Red Winemaking Kit. It's not just about crafting wine; it's about bringing to life a beverage that embodies your creativity and passion for winemaking. Get ready to impress with a wine that's as enjoyable to make as drink. Cheers to your winemaking adventure!

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About This Wine

Popular Wines Made From Gamay Varietal Grapes:

  • Beaujolais
  • Gamay Noir
  • Bergamais

These wine produced from the Gamay grape tends to exhibit characteristics that are very similar to that of Pinot Noir. Gamay is a light-bodied, fruity red with tart flavors of cherries and raspberries and even banana. The banana flavor is the result of something called carbonic maceration, but that’s for a geekier post.

Taste: Aromas of red fruit, banana and a hint of spice, give way to prominent flavors of cherry, raspberry and strawberry.

Tannin: Low

Acidity: Medium to high

Age: Most should be drunk while young and fruity, but the best wines can improve with age.

Grape juice concentrate (preserved with sulphur dioxide), liquid invert sugar, tartaric acid, malic acid, citric acid, tanin, ascorbic acid. Additives (included in Wine Kit) Packet A: Bentonite, Packet B: Potassium Metabisulphite, Packet C: Potassium Sorbate, Packet D: Clearing Agent (kieselsol/chitosane), Packet of Yeast.

Wine-making in 4 easy steps

1
Mix the 
Juice & Yeast
2
Ferment 
for 28 Days
3
Add Degas 
& Clarifiers
4
Bottle 
& Enjoy

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