Gamay in 6b

[Uvabombon]

Edit: i meant to write 5b!!
Hello!

Located in 5b area of NH. Very interested in planting Gamay. Does anyone have experience growing Gamay in cold climates? Both good or bad.

Thank you and very happy to have found this community.

 

[winemaker81]

Welcome to WMT!

I searched on Zone 6 and grapes ... the bad news is it's all French-American hybrids. Indications are Vinifera won't grow well, if at all.

Although someone may point out where I'm wrong, your best choice for Gamay is to purchase grapes through Musto.

 

[ChuckD]

Gamay is listed as a zone 7 grape. If you can plant them against a rock wall or building with southern exposure you may have a microclimate that would allow it… so long as you can cover the vines when an early frost threatens.

If you are serious about growing your own grapes for wine, start exploring local vineyards to see what can be made with northern hybrids. You may be surprised.