庄·園The Winery│品質管制測試 Quality Control Test

每瓶優質德國葡萄酒均根據德國農業協會DLG制定的五分制打分，並進行嚴格的盲飲及感官檢查。測試過程分為兩個主要部分：判斷特定預設條件是否得以滿足，及檢測葡萄酒的感官特徵。

Every German quality wine undergoes a critical, blind, sensory examination based on a five-point scale devised by the DLG (German Agricultural Society). The testing procedure is divided into two essential parts: judging whether specific prerequisites have been fulfilled and the examination of a wine』s sensory characteristics.

首先，品酒小組需確認葡萄酒是否屬於在申請質量管理測試編號（A.P.Nr）時所列出的原產地、根據葡萄品種、和質量類別的典型標準，評估其色澤和透明度。

At first, the tasting panel verifies if the wine is typical of the origin, grape variety and quality category stated on the application for the quality control test number (A.P.Nr.). Color and clarity are also evaluated. Upon passing the preliminary examination, the sensory evaluation of bouquet, taste and harmony begins. 「Harmony」 embraces all the sensory impressions, including color. The overall balance between sweetness and acidity, alcohol and body are also considered. The wine must achieve at least 1.5 points (out of 5 points) to receive a quality control test number (A.P.Nr.).

一旦葡萄酒通過初步檢查，便可進行對醇香、味道和和諧度作感官評估，「和諧度」涵蓋包括顏色等感官印象。此外還會考慮甜度和酸度及酒精和酒體之間的整體平衡。葡萄酒必須達到至少1.5分（最高5分）才獲得質量管理測試編號（A.P.Nr）。DLG和地區組織使用相同測試程序和五分制，判斷葡萄酒可否得到認證，這也意味著葡萄酒質量優異，風格卓越。

The DLG and regional associations use the same testing procedure and 「five-point system」 to determine which wines merit seals, awards and prizes. These denote wines of superior quality and, in some cases, wine style.

Deutsches Weinsiegel（德國葡萄酒認證）：葡萄酒必須達最少2.5分（要求較A.P.Nr品質高）。認證以顏色編碼系統表示各種風格。

Deutsches Weinsiegel (German Wine Seal): a wine must achieve at least 2.5 points, (higher quality than that required to receive an A.P.Nr). The seal also has a color-coding system to indicate wine style.

黃色印章：Trocken（干）葡萄酒；

Yellow seal: Trocken (dry) wines;

青綠色印章：Halbtrocken（半干）葡萄酒；

Lime green seals: halbtrocken (off-dry) wines;

紅色印章：甜葡萄酒。

Red seals are reserved for wines that are sweeter.

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