Gamay Noir

French red grape variety solely responsible for the distinctive wine of Beaujolais. The variety produces lighter-styled fruit driven wines with good acidity.

Budburst - Early, Harvest - Early

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Note: Delivery is for dormant vines only – for potted vine options, please call 0800 11 37 47.
* Limited availability.
Riversun Certified Clone/Selection    
ENTAV-INRA® 509 yes yes yes
282 limited limited limited
Gamay Noir - ENTAV-INRA® 509 photo

Gamay Noir ENTAV-INRA® 509

  • Riversun Premium Import
  • Sourced from France (ENTAV-INRA®) 2004

Virus Status

2010: Tested positive for Rupestris Stem Pitting Virus and Grapevine Fleck Virus

Viticulture

Very productive tight bunches and large berries, will require thinning.

Disease tolerance

Some susceptibility to rot.

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Gamay Noir 282

  • Riversun Premium Plus
  • Imported from USA-Oregon by the NZGVIG in 1988

Virus Status

2010: Tested positive for Rupestris Stem Pitting Virus

Viticulture

Medium crops of medium-sized bunches with high sugar content. Wines within the type of the variety

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