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ISO wine tasting standards

ISO wine tasting standards provide a consistent, objective framework for evaluating wine characteristics. They specify how to assess appearance, aroma, taste, and overall impression using standardized descriptions and scales. This helps ensure that tasting results are comparable across different tasters and contexts. The standards cover procedures for sample preparation, evaluation environment, and terminology, aiming to enhance clarity, reduce bias, and improve communication within the wine industry. Essentially, ISO standards promote reliable and uniform wine assessments, aiding producers, sommeliers, and consumers in understanding and comparing wines more accurately.