Yield
Intermediate Winemaking & ViticultureDefinition
The amount of grapes or wine produced per unit of vineyard area.
In Depth
Measured in hectoliters per hectare (hL/ha) or tons per acre. Lower yields generally correlate with higher quality — each vine produces fewer but more concentrated grapes. Appellation laws often set maximum yields: Burgundy Grand Cru allows 35-45 hL/ha; generic wine permits 100+ hL/ha. However, excessively low yields can produce unbalanced, overripe wines.
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