A common and widespread form of vineyard design in Europe until the 17th century, in which different grape varieties were planted together in a "colourful mix" in the vineyard to minimise risk and ensure the most consistent quality possible. These are harvested and processed together. The grape varieties used vary depending on the country and wine-growing region; in Styria(Austria) there is the special term Steirischer Mischsatz (also known as Altsteirischer Mischsatz). A widely used term in German-speaking countries is Gemischter Satz. In Franconia, there is the Fränkischer Satz with typical varieties from this German growing region. A protected designation of origin within the EU is Wiener Gemischter Satz DAC.
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