At first, the editor thought that Cabernet and were Cabernet Sauvignon. At the same time, I was not the only one who thought so. Most of the wine friends thought so. Later, I learned about it from a master and found out that Cabernet Sauvignon was actually Cabernet Sauvignon. In fact, it has a deep connection with China!
What exactly is Cabernet?
Jie Baina is actually the transliteration of Cabernet. "Jie" means "can" and "will". At that time, it was said that Changyu Company accidentally mixed three grapes: Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Gernischet to make wine. Since these three grapes all have the word Cabernet, "Cabernet" was born.
When these three grapes are put together, you can point and say: "That's a bunch of Cabernet!". When using these grapes to make wine, there is no hard and fast rule about the ratio of the three. Which one has more and which one has less depends on the mood of the winemaker.
Due to the great success of Cabernet, Chinese people followed Changyu's example in brewing Cabernet. Over time, many people think that Cabernet is a kind of grape, or a kind of wine, or the name of a brand, and the definition of Cabernet is becoming increasingly confusing.
There are so many Cabernets in China, who is the genuine one?
Due to historical chaos, several wine companies in China fought hard for the trademark "Cabernet". Finally, this "China's first wine intellectual property case" that lasted for nearly 8 years was finally settled in January 2011. The moon dust has settled. Currently, only seven companies including Changyu, including four wine companies under COFCO, Dynasty and Weilong , can use the trademark free of charge and indefinitely. Other wine production and operating companies are no longer allowed to use the "Cabernet" trademark.
What are the advantages of Jiebaina Sanzhu?
Cabernet Sauvignon (Cabernet Sauvignon)
Transliteration: Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Sauvignon is the veritable king of wine grapes, found in major wine-producing areas around the world. Without it, Bordeaux red wine would not have the world-renowned and ever-lasting charm. Therefore, the famous Bordeaux Left Bank chateaus serve the Cabernet Sauvignon in their vineyards like money.
Cabernet Franc
Transliteration: Cabernet Franc
Cabernet Franc’s hometown is Bordeaux, France, and it is one of the Bordeaux blended varieties.
In Bordeaux, Cabernet Franc is often used as a "just in case" grape variety to prevent the Cabernet Sauvignon from encountering bad weather while ripening. The wines it produces are generally medium-light in body and often have plant-based aromas, especially green bell peppers, which often lead people to mistake them for immature Cabernet Sauvignon or Carménère.
Cabernet Gernischet
Transliteration:? ? ?
Finally, I would like to introduce to you our Chinese "country turtle" - Cabernet Gernischet. Compared with the other two pearls, it is just too "homeless". It is hidden in the closet and has never seen the world. It is rarely mentioned in the wine circle and has not been used by any well-known winery.
Cabernet Gernischet is native to France, but the variety Cabernet Gernischet does not exist abroad. Domestic botanical experts believe that it may have been called Cabernet Semiscet. Since crossing the ocean and arriving in China, their genes have changed drastically and they have evolved into many different varieties. Overseas, this kind of grape has been rejected by wineries due to historical reasons, so Serpentine has become an authentic domestic product.
If you want to drink 100% Shelongzhu wine, you can only find it in China after visiting the whole world.
Then you have to remember in the future that Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon together are called Cabernet, and only domestic wines can be called Cabernet.
