Field Blend
Intermediate Grapes & VarietiesDefinition
A vineyard planted with multiple grape varieties harvested and fermented together.
In Depth
Before modern viticulture, vineyards typically contained many varieties interplanted. Portugal's Douro Valley and Austria's Gemischter Satz preserve this tradition. Field blends create complex, terroir-expressive wines where each variety contributes different ripening characteristics. The renaissance of field blending reflects interest in biodiversity and traditional practices.
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