the number of vines planted within a defined vineyard surface area
In Austria, the vine density is usually about 5,000 vines per hectare.
Vine illnesses and diseases, as well as the negative effects of pests, can be caused by a fungus (downy and powdery mildrew, botrytis, rotbrenner and esca), viruses (stunted growth, leaf roll), bacteria (crown gall), grapevine pest (phylloxera, the grape caterpillar) or nutrient difficiency (chlorosis, bunch stem necrosis).
The structure of the rows of vines in the vineyard.
Vine training system
training system for vines in the vineyard
The type of vine training system that is widespread in Austria, using wires. One particular wire system is Lenz Moser‘s Hochkultur, or high culture training system, that replaced the widespread cultivation of Gobelet or bush vine training.
Quality orientated vintner association in the Wachau winegrowing region, established in 1983.
The original name is "Vinea Wachau Nobilis Districtus“, and is a quality-orientated association. Its creators established the three wine categories for its members, Steinfeder, Federspiel and Smaragd. The Codex Wachau is a clear acknowledgement to the natural production of wine and commitment to strict quality control.
defined or enclosed vineyard area
Refers to a defined or marked-out vineyard area or site, that contains the same geographical, soil and climatic conditions. Also called a single vineyard.
refers to a defined vineyard area with the same geographical aspects, soil structure and microclimate, and sometimes known as a single vineyard site
The wine-making operation from the reception of the grapes to the bottling of the finished wine.
The term describes the complete steps in the process of winemaking.
qualified wine retailer
Describes a primary fruit aroma with varietal character.