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WO: Reading Origin and Labels: Comparative Perspective
Read geography, grape resources, and production processes separately.
Place of origin
100% grapes from the labeled region.
Variety and Vintage
At least 85% for each.
Vineyard/Estate
Range and added condition of place of production.
This is a schematic diagram summarizing the main text. It does not represent production areas or quality rankings. Sources and reference materials
FIELD NOTE 01
Distinguishing 100% from 85%
For origins indicated by WO, the standard is 100% grapes from that area. For single-variety and vintage statements, the standard is at least 85%. Do not lump all three together as 85%; first read the place name, then the variety, and finally the year.
FIELD NOTE 02
Understand the magnitude of the range.
There are units of different geographic size such as Geographical Unit, Region, District, and Ward. However, a Ward is not always within a District. Rather than equating smaller area with better quality, consider how specifically the source of the grapes is limited.
FIELD NOTE 03
Vineyard and estate
Single Vineyard refers to registered plots up to a maximum of 6ha. For Estate Wine, in addition to cultivation within a consolidated estate, winemaking and bottling on that estate are also required. Different pieces of information should be distinguished: vineyard size, delimitation of origin, and bottling location.
No. For indication of origin, 100% is required; for single grape variety and vintage, the standard is at least 85% each.
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Do you apply the same 85% standard for origin indicated by WO as for single grape varieties?
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No. For indication of origin, 100% is required; for single grape variety and vintage, the standard is at least 85% each.
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These are the reference materials for the main text. For details of production regulations, consult the current documents. For individual wine specifications, refer to materials for the relevant vintage.
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