Parker Rating

When it comes to quality wine, one of the most authoritative references worldwide is the Parker score, a rating system that has revolutionized the way consumers and collectors choose the best labels.

Who is Robert Parker?

The score is named after Robert Parker, one of the most influential wine critics in history. Founder of The Wine Advocate magazine, Parker introduced a simple yet extremely effective rating system that has become a global standard in the wine industry.

What is the Parker score?

The Parker score is a scale ranging from 50 to 100 points, used to evaluate the quality of a wine. This system takes several fundamental factors into account:

  • Visual appearance

  • Aroma (bouquet)

  • Taste and structure

  • Finish and harmony

  • Aging potential

The higher the score, the higher the perceived quality of the wine.

How to read the scores

Here's a simple guide to interpreting Parker scores:

  • 96–100 points → Exceptional, rare, and top-tier wine

  • 90–95 points → Excellent, high-quality wine

  • 80–89 points → Very good wine

  • 70–79 points → Decent wine

  • 50–69 points → Below average wine

In our catalog, you will find carefully selected wines, many of which have high Parker scores, a sign of guaranteed quality.

Why the Parker score is important

The Parker system has become a benchmark for several reasons:

  • Reliability: based on expert and independent tastings

  • Immediacy: a simple number to understand quality

  • Market value: wines with high scores tend to increase in value over time

For those who buy wine online, the Parker score is a valuable guide for navigating hundreds of labels.