Medieval occupational name for the person responsible for viticulture (also Weinzürl or Weinzettl) with extensive duties. The Weinzierl was employed by the landlord and had to supervise the cultivation, the care of the vineyards and the grape harvest. He hired the vineyard workers (Hauer-Knechte), distributed their work and responsibilities and had to keep a constant eye on things. The duties of the workers were strictly regulated and supervised by the Weinzierl. The wine-growing regulations issued by the Austrian Habsburg Duke Albrecht II in 1352 contain detailed provisions on leasing, harvest regulations, remuneration and the guardianship of the vineyards (see also...
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freier Autor und Weinberater (Fine, Vinum u.a.), Bad Krozingen