There are many names for areas planted with vines in the wine-growing countries. In German-speaking countries, the common terms are Rebberg, Weinberg, Wengert, Wingert (especially in Germany) or Weingarten (especially in Austria). This can be a relatively small area (owned by a single owner), but can just as easily be a very large area shared by many owners. It does not always have to be a contiguous area planted with vines. If it is fragmented, it is referred to as a scattered vineyard. Despite the "berg" part of the name, a vineyard does not necessarily have to be on a slope with a more or less steep incline, but is often used to romanticise flat areas. The picture shows the Zieregg vineyard of the Manfred Tement winery in southern Styria (Austria):
Demarcation
Geographically defined and possibly origin-protected areas may or may not coincide with the boundaries of vineyards or vineyard plots. This means that a vineyard or vineyard site may correspond exactly to a single vineyard (Germany) or Riede (Austria), but may also consist of several such territorial units. The designations often refer to the very specific local characteristics and can also signify a quality categorisation. The soil type, the climate (microclimate), the grape variety and, of course, the type of winemaking have a decisive influence on the quality of the vineyard and the wine produced from it. The comprehensive term terroir is often used for specific conditions with unmistakable characteristics.
Establishing a vineyard
The planned establishment of a vineyard or the planting of vines in compliance with all laws, observance of all criteria and the necessary measures are described in detail under vine establishment plan.
List of thematic keywords
In the narrower sense, vineyard area generally refers to the area actually used for the cultivation of vines. Strictly speaking, however, a distinction is made between the yield area (from which grapes are harvested), planted vineyard area (area with young vines not yet in production) and total vineyard area (including fallow land, i.e. areas not planted with vines). In Europe, hectares are the standard measure, while acres are also used in England and the New World. The various terms used in connection with the...
