Certification Criteria

1. The DLG QM-Wine* Audit of the wine-producer

   • On-site plausibility test
   • Compliance with HACCP regulations
   • Compliance with ISO regulations
   • Good professional practice
     

2. Sensory examination and product analysis
   

   • Sensory tests by DLG experts, valuing the product as “VERY GOOD” or “GOOD”
   • Chemical analysis by accredited laboratories (i.e. authenticity of the grape variety, absence of pesticide residues, or banned additives and preservatives)

3. Control of all wine-making activities, from production to packaging

   • Transport safety
   • Improvements
   • Filtration

4. Identification test for bottled wines

   • In accordance with the rest of the batch as regards to the sensory and chemical tests

5. Approval

   • Award of the DLG Quality Mark with control number