There are two types of labels that can usually be seen on wine bottles. One is the wine label of the winery in the country of origin (the so-called official label), and the other is the label of the importer or It is a Chinese wine label (back label) attached by the winery in the country of origin in accordance with the regulations of the importer and the government. Common contents on wine labels include the following: (1) grape variety; (2) wine name; (3) harvest year; (4) grade; (5) production area; (6) bottler; (7) wine Factory name; (8) Wine-producing country name; (9) Net content; (10) Alcohol concentration.

1. Grape variety

Not all wine bottles will indicate the grape variety. Producing countries such as Australia and the United States stipulate that a bottle of wine must contain more than 75% of a certain grape before the name of that variety can be marked on the bottle. Traditional European grape-producing areas have different regulations, such as Germany and France. If the name of a certain grape variety appears on the label, it means that at least 85% of the wine is made from that type of grape. It is more common to see variety names on New World wine labels.

2. Wine name

The name of the wine is usually the name of the winery, or it may be the specific name of the manor owner, or even the name of the production area.

3. Harvest year

The year marked on the wine bottle is the year the grapes were harvested. The weather in traditional European wine-growing areas, especially the northern grape-growing areas, is not as stable as New World wine-growing areas such as Australia and the United States, so the quality varies greatly from year to year. Vintage is also an important factor to consider when buying wine, as this will give you an idea of ??how old the wine is. If the article comes from China Red Wine Network and does not indicate the year, it means that the wine is a blend of grapes from different years. With a few exceptions (such as sparkling wine, fortified wine, etc.), the wine is not of good quality.

4. Grade

Wine-producing countries usually have strict quality control. Different countries have different classification methods for wine grades. Usually, the quality of Old World products can be seen from the wine label. Level. However, the New World is not marked because it does not have a grading system.

5. Production area

As far as traditional wine production areas are concerned, the name of the production area on the wine label is an important piece of information. If you know that the wine is from a certain production area, you will have a rough idea of ??the characteristics and taste of the wine. The name of some wine regions is almost equal to the fame of the bottle.

6. Bottler

The bottler is not necessarily the same as the brewer. Wines bottled by the winery themselves will be labeled "Original Chateau Bottled." Generally speaking, it is more precious than wine bottled by wine merchants.

7. Winery name

A famous winery is often a guarantee of quality. Taking Burgundy as an example, the same vineyard may be owned by multiple producers or wine merchants. Therefore, if you only look at the production area when purchasing, sometimes it is difficult to distinguish between good and bad. In this case, the reputation of the winery is a key factor. Important reference indicators. New World products are generally produced and bottled by the same company.

8. Name of the wine-producing country

The country where the bottle of wine is produced.

9. Net content

The general capacity is 750ml. There are also 375ml, 250ml and 185ml wines specially designed for people with smaller drinking capacity and for drinking by many people and banquets. Products designed with capacities of 1500ml, 3000ml and 6000ml.

10. Alcohol concentration

Alcohol concentration is usually marked with (.) or (%). The alcohol concentration of wine is usually between 8% and 15%, but the concentration of fortified wines such as Port and Sherry is relatively high (about 18%-23%), while the alcohol content of German white wine is generally lower (10 % or less), and the wine has a sweet taste.

When imported wine is sold in mainland China, in addition to the front and back labels, there is also a Chinese label, usually a small label, which contains relevant information in Chinese, including the winery, grape variety, and winemaker. Waiting Chinese information