Cinsault vs Gamay
How to tell them apart in a blind tasting
The clearest separator between Cinsault and Gamay is acidity: Cinsault is Medium while Gamay is Medium(+). Lead with that to resolve the blind call.
Structure compared
| Structure compared | Cinsault | Gamay |
|---|---|---|
| Acidity | Medium | Medium(+) |
| Tannin | Low | Low |
| Body | Medium(−) | Medium(−) |
| Alcohol | Medium | Medium |
| Color intensity | Medium | Medium |
| Aromatic intensity | Medium(+) | Medium(+) |
Signature aromas
Cinsault
strawberryred cherryrose
Gamay
red cherryraspberryviolet
Common questions
- How do you tell Cinsault and Gamay apart in a blind tasting?
- The clearest separator between Cinsault and Gamay is acidity: Cinsault is Medium while Gamay is Medium(+). Lead with that to resolve the blind call.
- Is Cinsault or Gamay higher in acidity?
- On the WSET ladder, Cinsault is Medium and Gamay is Medium(+) for acidity.
- Are Cinsault and Gamay red or white?
- Cinsault and Gamay are both red grape varieties.