徐鵬：資深意大利葡萄酒愛好者

巴羅洛在中國人眼中是比較小眾的產(chǎn)區(qū)，但對于資深酒客，它的魅力不會比任何知名產(chǎn)區(qū)遜色。巴羅洛酒可以說是意大利最棒的紅葡萄酒，能和它相提并論的只有它的鄰居巴巴羅斯科（Barbaresco）等少數(shù)一、兩個產(chǎn)區(qū)的酒。

Barolo is not a popular wine region for the Chinese， but among veteran wine lovers， it enjoys the same reputation as any other renowned wine region. Barolo produces the best wine in Italy that only several regions in Barbaresco could compete.

對于普通消費者，該如何挑選一款巴羅洛葡萄酒呢？

不要一味追求最好的品牌和最高的價格，價格高的巴羅洛并不一定是適合你的那款酒。開始應該先喝一些價格一般的基礎款巴羅洛，了解自己的喜好。但是需要注意的是，巴羅洛這種酒就算是普通款價格也不低，因此想要深入學習和了解巴羅洛的特點是件很耗時、耗力、耗財?shù)氖虑椤?/p>

在巴羅洛，一些酒是由特定葡萄園里的葡萄釀造的，口感通常會更好、陳年潛力會更大，這時釀造商會將該葡萄園的名字印在酒標上。除此之外，另一些巴羅洛酒由許多葡萄園的葡萄共同釀造而成，其口感、個性會弱一些。一般來說，酒標上標有葡萄園名字的巴羅洛酒更值得購買、收藏。

How to select a Barolo wine as a new consumer？

Do not select wines simply by brand or price. The most expensive Barolo is not necessarily the best for you. It is advisable to start with basic varieties to determine your preference. But basic does not mean low price. It takes time， efforts， and money to understand the charateristics of Barolo wines.

Barolo wines that bear the name of wineries on the bottles often taste better and age better because they use only the vines in that particular winery. Other wines use the same source of grapes in that region.

品鑒巴羅洛葡萄酒時，應該注意哪些問題呢？

首先巴羅洛酒和所有高端紅葡萄酒一樣，不屬于即開即飲的類型。特別是陳化不到6年的酒，你需要花幾個小時在瓶中、杯中醒酒，從開始只有強烈的單寧口感，到香氣漸漸散發(fā)出來，整個過程可能要2～3個小時。所以，巴羅洛酒的特殊香氣和口感需要慢慢品嘗。

用濃郁的巴羅洛葡萄酒佐餐時，搭配燒烤、野味最合適，如烤牛肉、烤兔肉、烤野鴨等，這些可以說是巴羅洛的絕配。

How to appreciate Barolo wines？

Like all top red wines， Barolo wines should not be tasted immediately upon opening. A Barolo that has been aged for less than 6 years requires several hours to oxidize. It taste of strong tannin at first before its aroma gradually comes out. It takes 2 to 3 hours to experience its special aroma and flavor.

Rich Barolo wines goes best with barbecue or roasted food， such as beef， rabbit， and duck.

如何收藏巴羅洛葡萄酒？

不是所有年份的巴羅洛都非常適合久藏；一定要有一個好的存酒空間，“傳統(tǒng)派”的巴羅洛能放置20、30年，如果是用自己家里的酒柜是沒有辦法存儲這么長時間的。

巴羅洛最著名的葡萄酒品牌其實也就二、三十個，你在網(wǎng)上能輕易查到它們是誰，然后你再選擇那些品牌好年份的葡萄酒，特別是距離你購買時間較近的，然后就能放心購買。

How to collect Barolo wines？

Not every year's production is suitable for long years of storage. And lastly， you need a proper storing space. As traditional Barolo wines can be kept for 20 to 30 years， a cabinet in your living would be up to the task.

There are altogether 20 to 30 famous Barolo brands. You could look them up online. select your brand， and buy wines produced in the best vintage years， especially the years closest to your time of purchase.