Red Beaujolous Wine

What grapes are used to produce the red beaujolous wines from France?

Beaujolais wines are often produced by the carbonic maceration process. The grape used to produce this wine is called Gamay. The whole grape cluster is put in a tank while carbon dioxide from the fermentation breaks down the skin of the grape. This results in a fruity wine without much tannin. Generally speaking, a Beaujolais should be consumed within the first three years of its life in order to ensure quality.