Category Archives: Terroir

Roman slaves types 

Categories of slaves mentioned by Plautus in his comedies:

• agaso – groom
• atriensis – steward
• auceps – fowler
• auri custos – jewelery attendant
• bubulcus – ploughman
• calator – footman
• cantrix – singer
• cellarius – storekeeper
• cistellatrix – wardrobe keeper
• coquus – cook
• cursor – messenger
• factor – poultry and game fattener
• genus ferratile – chain gang
• holitor – market gardener
• ianitrix – doorkeeper
• messor – reaper
• nuntius renuntius – messengers
• nutrix – nurse
• obstetrix – obstetrician
• opilio – head shepherd
• paedogogus – children’s chaperon
• pastores – shepherds
• pedisequa – attendant
• salutigeruli pueri – pages
• sartor – hoer
• sator – planter
• tonstrix – hairdresser
• unctor – masseur
• vestiplica – clothing folder

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The wide range of grape varieties cultivated in Germany is impressive, from “A” as in Acolon, to “Z” as in Zweigeltrebe. Whilst almost 100 varieties are planted, around twenty of these are of greatest commercial importance, above all, Riesling and Müller-Thurgau, also called Rivaner. These account for a good third of the 103,079 hectares of vineyards in 2019. In the case of red wine varieties, Pinot Noir and Dornfeld cultivation are of the greatest importance.

Germany now produces nearly 67% white wine and 33% red wine, in regions extending from the Elbe to Lake Constance. Some areas, such as the Moselle, Saar and Ruwer, are almost exclusively dedicated to white grape varieties. In contrast, regions in the south, such as Württemberg and Baden,and the Ahr in the north, have a longstanding red wine tradition. The trend towards red grape varieties has been unmistakable in all growing areas over the past few years and has now probably passed its peak. The most extensive red grape cultivation is in the two largest growing regions of Rheinhessen and Pfalz. Another recent trend is the shift towards white and red Burgundy varieties and the renaissance of classic grape varieties.

Red Grapes 
Around a third of the German vineyard area is planted with red grape varieties. There are currently changes: a shift towards Burgundian grapes and the renaissance of classic grape varieties. Pinot Noir leads the red wine varieties, whilst classics such as Portugieser, Schwarzriesling, Lemberger or Saint Laurent, also play an important role. Newer varieties such as Dornfelder, Regent and Merlot have also now established themselves. Here you will find an overview of the red grape varieties grown in Germany.

Viognier (Rhone)
Spätburgunder (Pinot Noir)
Dornfelder, new)

Portugiese (Danube Valley)
Trollinger
Blauer
Lemberger
Schwarzriesling
Domina

Cabernet Sauvgnon
Regent
St. Laurent
Merlot
Syrah/Shiraz
Cabernet Franc
Malbec/Cot Acolon

White Grapes 
In 2019, white wine varieties (68,911 ha) accounted for exactly two thirds of the national vineyard area of ​​103,079 ha. Riesling remains Germany’s most important grape variety, with a quarter of the vineyard total planted with it. Other white grape varieties, such as Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris and Chardonnay, are playing an increasing role. In our overview you can see a list of the white grape varieties.

Riesling, ancient
Silvaner, ancient
Müller Thurgau, (Rivaner)
1882 in Geisenheim, (Riesling x Madeleine Royale)
Grauburgunder, (Pinot Gris, ancient)
Weißburgunder, (Pinot Blanc, ancient)
Elbling, ancient)
BacchusKerner, (Trollinger x Riesling)
Gutedel (Chasselas, Fendant, ancient)
Huxelrebe (Gutedel x Courtillier)
Gewürztraminer (red or yellow Traminer)
Chardonnay (ancient)
Sauvigon Blanc
Scheurebe (Riesling x Bukett)
Ortega (Mueller Thurgau x Siegerrebe)
Bacchus (Silvaner x Riesling)
Morio Muskat (Silvaner x Weissburgunder)
Faberrebe (Weissburgunder x Mueller Thurgau)