Grape variety: Carménère Carmen is the most distinctive grape variety in Chile. It is a rare variety and needs a long ripening process. It is characterized by sweet, ripe black fruit and spicy taste, and the ripening time is later than that of Merlot. This variety is widely planted in Bordeaux and originated in Bordeaux, France. /kloc-In the middle of the 0/9th century, grape nodule aphid disease disappeared in France, and the climate in Chile was just suitable for its growth. It was once considered as Chilean Merlot, but in 199 1, the variety was proved to be Carmena, so Chile claimed to be a native variety of Chile. It is rarely planted in other countries. Carmena grape has the potential to brew high-quality wine and can be used to brew mixed wine. Compared with other varieties, the wine brewed by Carmina has softer taste, full body, rich fruit aroma and charming and peculiar aroma. In recent years, Chilean wineries have launched top wines named after Carmenere. Nowadays, Chilean red wine and Camry wine have become hot topics in the global red wine industry. Some comments may be extremely sharp, while others are extremely enthusiastic and curious. Obviously, this controversy over Chilean grapes is setting off a new round of discussion in the global wine industry. Maybe you don't know the story of Camenere in France. In fact, it was widely planted in Bordeaux, France in the16th century. After two years of seed reduction after 1800 and the subsequent nodule aphid disease, Carmel has almost disappeared in French vineyards, and it is difficult for people to recall this once popular grape. After the Spanish discovered the New World, and of course before the outbreak of grape nodule aphid disease in France, Carmel came to Chile with some excellent grape varieties. Many years later, Carmel was regarded as Merlot by Chileans. After years of mixing with local Merlot grapes, it has shown a different flavor. Jean-Michel Boursiquot, a French wine scholar, mentioned the "mysterious" Merlot clone grapes in this country. At that time, he claimed that it was a long-lost classic grape in France. The analysis of DNA confirmed his theory at that time. 1998, the Chilean Ministry of Agriculture once again publicly declared that the Merlot hybrid grapes found in Chile were Carmel grapes that had been missing for many years. After this historic event for wine lovers, most wine merchants promoted Carmel grape to the final status of Chile's flagship grape, similar to Argentine malbec grape. Through high-quality marketing and special brewing by French winemakers, it presents personalized blackberry, coffee and spicy taste. However, this grape also has disadvantages. Jiamei wine is not easy to ripen, and the picking time is later than Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Sauvignon, and it is the rainy season in Chile. If grapes are picked before they are ripe, they will have a green and vegetable flavor. This variety also faces a series of problems: fragile branches and lack of proper acidity. 200 1, wine & Vines magazine reported the revival of Carménère Carmen grape, and Chilean wine producers are full of expectations and enthusiasm for this variety. However, not all grape growers are willing to vigorously promote this grape that has only been renamed in the last two years. Many interviewees do not deny the uniqueness and important position of Carmel grapes in Chile, but they do not think that brewing this type of wine will become the key to the success of the local wine industry. "There are still few Carmel grapes in my winery, and I think Cabernet Sauvignon has more potential in the market," said the production manager of Cousineau-Makor winery in Maibo Valley. "If you want to grow high-quality and mature Carmen grapes, you need to invest twice as much time and energy in the vineyard, and he needs longer ripening time. Of course, I haven't mentioned that she still needs to build a canopy in the rainy season, and we should irrigate her more carefully. " But it might be worth a try. Rivera added that this is an opportunity to get some beautiful works from the popularity of Carmel grapes. "If picked at the right maturity, this wine can produce many satisfactory red wines with classic color and structure." Perhaps Alfredo Vidarre's comments made people expect that "I haven't seen any winemaker reach the world-class standard on Carmel grapes". The executive director from Montes, a famous Chilean factory, hinted that Carmel still has a lot of room for improvement in brewing. Perhaps this is why she has attracted the curious and enthusiastic eyes of many wine lovers around the world. Montes Winery has formed a series of high-grade wines from Carmen grapes, which usually takes three years to reach the market. According to Ricardo Ricardo Rodregez, general manager of grape planting and vineyards in Santa Rita Winery, ripening is not the biggest difficulty faced by Carmel grapes. "Her roots are fragile and more vulnerable to insect attacks. This is why many Camerley grapes need to be grafted on the roots of some American grapes to ripen. In Santa Rita's 4,702 mu vineyard, Carmel grapes only account for 179 mu, while Cabernet Sauvignon has reached 2,237 mu, Sauvignon Blanc and Merlot account for 55 1 mu and 704 mu respectively. Rene Vasques Alarcon, from Villamonte Vineyard in Casablanca, believes that Carmena grapes play an important role in Chilean wine dramas, although she has not yet become a star. In my opinion, Carmel is a kind of grape full of mystery and outstanding personality for the world outside Chile, but I don't think Carmel will become the only main grape of Chilean red wine. Carmen grapes are getting better and better in all aspects, but we must pay equal attention to other excellent grape varieties in Chile. In my wine garden, Villamont, I am also full of confidence in Merlot. Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon are well planted, and we are constantly improving our planting methods. Of course, I will never forget the potential of Pi Nuo Neo. "Although alarcon thinks that Carmel grape is" not multifaceted ",he does not deny that Carmel, as a mixed grape, can also produce good results. Alarcon used to brew Carmen grapes in Primus series, which is a mixed wine with Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot as the main grapes. I took some risks on this wine. Through Camry wine, I explored the hidden complexity potential of the mixed wine of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. I feel that Carmen grape can expand the complex structure of wine body, add some soft tannins and excellent aroma and spice taste. We (Chile) have a unique climate and soil, which is quite favorable for growing red wine and grapes. For each grape variety, we can find the best valley to open vineyards. I am confident that I can get the best grapes in these selected producing areas. We really need some courage to brew some wines with unique personality. Although it is not easy to brew an excellent Carmine wine, I am still willing to try. "