Robert Parker, one of the most influential wine critics in the world, created a 100-point scoring scale to estimate the quality of wine. According to his approach, wines that score 50-59 points are considered unacceptable. But every wine gets 50 points by default! We seriously doubt that fake wines can make it even to that point.
We at Bright Side feel sorry for people who got sick after a party with “expensive and premium” wines. That’s why we decided to share some few tips on how to spot a fake wine and keep all the guests healthy.
Types of fake wine
What you should pay attention to:
If the wine contains salicylic acid, it means that it was made with a violation of manufacturing technology. But the ingredient E220 (sulfur dioxide) can be present in any wine since SO2 is a natural byproduct of fermentation.
At home:
Your chemical experiments may surprise the guests who brought the wine. But it’s better to be safe than sorry!
Do you have any more tips to check if the wine is fake? Share with us in the comments!
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