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1、【每日新闻】8种世界上酿葡萄酒最出名葡萄简介（双语）I KNOW NOTHING about wine-where do I start? is perhaps the most frequent question I am asked. An obvious starting point is with grape varieties, which each have their own distinctive character and flavor.There are more than 5,000 varieties of wine grapes planted in the worl
2、d. Luckily, for those new to the subject, only 100 or so have enough appeal to be deemed commercially viable. Luckier still, its a relatively small number that have found international recognition.These used to be referred to as the Noble Grape Varieties, a term coined by the British wine trade to d
3、escribe the classic grapes of Europe （though its no longer used in professional wine exams）。 Nicholas King, research and development manager at the Wine & Spirits Education Trust, says it drifted out of use in about . After using common or international, the educational body has now settled on the t
4、erm principal grape varieties.Whatever the term, it refers to the eight classic varieties-Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Sauvignon Blanc, Syrah, Grenache and Riesling-whose flavor and character have led to them being exported around the world. Their success has, in many ways, be
5、en detrimental to their reputation: the level of planting being such that quality has inevitably been diluted.Wherever you are on the wine journey, whether a connoisseur or a novice, an understanding and appreciation of these varieties will benefit you enormously.I rather like the old term for them
6、as, in their finest form, these grapes are capable of producing wines that are among the very best in the world. Heres my guide to what every wine drinker should know.Cabernet SauvignonPrincipally associated with the red wines of the M钼doc in Bordeaux, this variety has been planted all over the worl
7、d. A late ripener, its small red berries produce wines that when young have a concentrated, dark color and taste predominantly of blackcurrant. Young Cabernet can also have a spicy, herby character and a lot of tannin. With age （and the very best will be long lasting）， they develop secondary notes o
8、f cedar. Often blended with other varieties, Cabernet Sauvignon is also grown in Australia, Chile, South Africa and California, where it is very successful.Drinking Now / 1996 Ch?teau Lynch Bages, EUR120; and Los Vascos Cabernet Sauvignon, EUR12ChardonnayDue to the fact that it can be grown successf
9、ully almost anywhere, this white grape variety from Burgundy is a global superstar. It can be all things to all men, from rich, buttery and nutty in Burgundy to taut, clean, crisp and dry （most notably in Chablis）； sparkling where it is part of the Champagne blend; and ripe with a nose of exotic fru
10、its in warmer regions. Sublime in Burgundy, Chardonnay is also successful in Australia, California, New Zealand and Italy.Drinking Now / Au Bon Climat Los Alamos Chardonnay, EUR24; and Joseph Drouhin Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru, EUR60GrenachePowerful, low in acidity, high in alcohol, this hearty red-
11、wine grape is the staple for Ch?teauneuf-du-Pape, where it finds its greatest expression. Extensively planted, it is believed to have originated in Spain before being introduced to the Rh?ne valley, where it produces rich, fruity wines. Often blended with Syrah and Mourv dre, you will also find Gren
12、ache in Australia, California, Spain, and throughout the Mediterranean basin.Drinking Now / Ch?teau Mont Redon Ch?teauneuf-du-Pape, EUR18; and Domaine de la Mordor钼e Lirac La Reine des Bois, EUR25MerlotSoft, supple and fruity, Merlot is the yin to Cabernet Sauvignons yang. Mainly grown on the Right
13、Bank of Bordeaux, it is the principal variety of Pomerol and is often blended with Cabernet. It produces red wines that are packed full of fruit notes such as blackcurrant and plums-wines that can be high in alcohol but, due to their soft tannins, can be drunk young. Outside of France, it is grown i
14、n northern Italy, California, Washington state and Chile.Drinking Now / 1999 Ch?teau Saint-Poly, EUR27; and Meerlust Merlot, EUR24Pinot NoirDelicate, early-ripening and, with thin skins, difficult to grow, Pinot Noir grapes find their natural home in Frances Burgundy region. Here, the variety produc
15、es texturally light red wines that have aromas of raspberry, cherry, violets and sometimes game. It is also successfully grown in cooler regions such as Oregon, Germany, parts of Australia, California and New Zealand, where it achieves greatness. As well as producing red wines （for which it is rarel
16、y blended）， it is also grown in Champagne and blended with Chardonnay and Pinot Meunier.Drinking Now / Bruno Clair Marsannay Les Vaudenelles, EUR18; and Marimar Estate Pinot Noir, EUR26RieslingThis ancient variety from Germany is particularly popular with oenophiles. In Germany it produces wines that are crisp, light and fruity. Thei
