Gamaret
Red wine grape variety
Also known as Gamaret Rouge
Gamaret is a red wine grape with signature aromas of blackberry, black pepper, violet. Structure: Medium(+) body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium(+) tannin, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Syrah and Blaufrankisch.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Anchor on black-fruit and peppery spice with deeper color than Gamay (#4377)-like profiles.
- Check tannin as clearly present but ripe and integrated.
Confidence signals
- Black-fruit pepper signature
- Medium-plus body with medium-plus tannin
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Vaud · Geneva · Valais
- Classic styles: Swiss dark-fruited red with Syrah (#11748)-like spice · Medium-plus bodied alpine red with firm ripe tannin
Common questions
Is Gamaret a red or white grape variety?
Gamaret is a red wine grape variety.
What does Gamaret smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Gamaret include blackberry, black pepper and violet. Structural profile: Medium(+) body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium(+) tannin, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Gamaret?
Documented tells for Gamaret: Anchor on black-fruit and peppery spice with deeper color than Gamay (#4377)-like profiles. and Check tannin as clearly present but ripe and integrated..
What is Gamaret most often confused with in blind tasting?
Gamaret is most commonly confused with Syrah, Blaufrankisch and Zweigelt. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Gamaret grown?
Classic regions for Gamaret include Vaud, Geneva and Valais.