| Points |
Meaning |
| 1-9 |
Unacceptable wine (without question). |
| 10 |
A wine without character, barely drinkable. |
| 11 |
A wine without flaws, however lacking
a fundamental enjoyment factor. |
| 12 |
A passable wine with below-average enjoyment
factor. |
| 13 |
A simple wine without any weaknesses
or flaws that meets the expectations of its type and
wine region. |
| 14 |
A wine of satisfactory quality, clean
fruit, finesse and harmony. |
| 15 |
A sound wine, clean, characteristic
and harmonious. Thoroughly recommendable. |
| 16 |
A very sound and impressive wine, clean
and harmonious with recognizable character and style. |
| 17 |
An extraordinary wine with plenty of
character, complexity and perfect balance, which will
convince even the discriminating wine drinker. |
| 18 |
An exceptional, superb wine, among the
best of its type. Absolutely clean with perfect balance
and unmistakable character. |
| 19 |
A world class, superlative wine, an
unforgettable sensual experience. Unique, approaching
perfection surpasses all wines of its type and wine
region. |
| 20 |
A perfect wine that is beyond your wildest
dreams. Out of this world...! |