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Vineyards along the Mosel Valley

Vineyards along the Mosel Valley. Luxemburg in figures. Founded in 963 Independent since 1839 Constitutional monarchy 2586 km2 480.000 inhabitants 320.000 working inhabitants 130.000 commuters from Belgium, France and Germany. Luxemburg. History.

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Vineyards along the Mosel Valley

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  1. Vineyards along the Mosel Valley Serge Fischer Institut viti- vinicole, Remich

  2. Luxemburg in figures • Founded in 963 • Independent since 1839 • Constitutional monarchy • 2586 km2 • 480.000 inhabitants • 320.000 working inhabitants • 130.000 commuters from Belgium, France and Germany Serge Fischer Institut viti-vinicole

  3. Luxemburg Serge Fischer Institut viti-vinicole

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  5. History • fifth century A.D): Excavations from that time proof that there has already been vine growing along the Mosel valley • 1880: Revival of Luxembourg viniculture vineyards produce up to 90% from the Elbling vine, mostly destined for export to Germany Serge Fischer Institut viti-vinicole

  6. History • 1911: “Fédération des associations viticoles du grand-Duché de Luxembourg” • 1918: the Treaty of Versailles ends Customs Union with Germany • 1921: first wine producers cooperative • 1925: state institute of viniculture (Institut Viti- Vinicole) Serge Fischer Institut viti-vinicole

  7. History • 1935: Quality Wine System“Marque Nationale” created by law • 1959: extension of the “Marque Nationale”: quality designations “Vin classé”, “Premier Cru” and “Grand Premier Cru”. • 1965: wine-growers solidarity fund (Fonds de solidarité viticole) Serge Fischer Institut viti-vinicole

  8. History • 1988: “Marque Nationale” extended to the Luxembourg sparkling wines. • 1991: Marque Nationale “Crémant de Luxembourg” • 2000: Marque Nationale “Vin de glace”; “Vendages tardives”; “Vin de paille” Serge Fischer Institut viti-vinicole

  9. Vineyards • 1300 ha vineyards, 450 producers • The Moselle forms a natural boundary from Luxembourg to Germany between Schengen and Wasserbillig • Along these 42 kilometres the height above sea level drops from 142 to 129 metres. Serge Fischer Institut viti-vinicole

  10. Soil • Remich canton: Keuper layers preponderate • valley is fairly wide open, • rounded and softly dropping slopes • wines are full-bodied and harmonious like the landscape • Grevenmacher canton: mainly limestone rock • slow erosion has created a narrower valley with steep dolomitic slopes • lively and elegant wine Serge Fischer Institut viti-vinicole

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  13. Région viticole Serge Fischer Institut viti-vinicole

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  23. Vineyards Vine: • noble cultured plant • many climatic demands, in particular regarding temperature, the amount of precipitation and the hours of sunshine. Serge Fischer Institut viti-vinicole

  24. Vineyards • Thanks to its geographic position, the geological properties of its soil and the predominant moderate sub-atlantic climatic zone, the Moselle valley satisfies excellently the conditions for this type of cultivation Serge Fischer Institut viti-vinicole

  25. Varieties • Riesling 163, 74 ha 12,67 % • Pinot Gris 166, 61 ha 12,89 % • Pinot Blanc 139, 27 ha 10,77 % • Auxerrois 176, 32 ha 13,64 % • Pinot Noir 84, 04 ha 6,50 % • Gewürztraminer 14, 35 ha 1,11 % • Rivaner 397, 48 ha 30,75 % • Elbling 136, 07 ha 10,53 % Serge Fischer Institut viti-vinicole

  26. Varieties Serge Fischer Institut viti-vinicole

  27. Riesling • “king of wines” • Bunch: small to medium-sized • Grapes: small, round and yellowish-green in colour • ripens late • wine of distinctive refinement, breed and of lovely elegance • Bouquet: particularly exquisite and delicate • 13% of the vineyards Serge Fischer Institut viti-vinicole

  28. Pinot Gris • vine originated from mutations of Pinot Noir. • bunch: medium-sized, compact • grapes of medium thickness, pink shade with a grey reflection • ripens medium late • unmistakable typical wine, full-bodied, rich in various extracts which make up its opulence • 14 % of the vineyards Serge Fischer Institut viti-vinicole

  29. Pinot Blanc • mutation of the Pinot Gris variety • bunch: medium-sized, compact • grapes compressed, • colour yellowish-green • ripens medium late • pleasant freshness, elegant, convincing clinging softness • 11 % of the vineyards Serge Fischer Institut viti-vinicole

  30. Auxerrois • bunch is of medium size • grapes are of light-yellow shade, medium-sized, • Ripens medium early • wine has an excellent body, distinctive bouque • very durable, elegant and fruity • 14% of the vineyards Serge Fischer Institut viti-vinicole

  31. Pinot Noir • intended for red, rosé and white wines. • Bunches: medium-sized, compact constitution • grapes are of medium size, dark blue • ripens medium late • very fruity with elegant bouquet • 7 % of the vineyards Serge Fischer Institut viti-vinicole

  32. Gewürztraminer • Bunch: small to medium and compact • grapes small, round to oval, reddish-grey shade • ripens late • wine with an unmistakable aroma, fruity bouquet, great elegance • 19% Serge Fischer Institut viti-vinicole

  33. Rivaner • average-size bunch carries medium-size yellow-green grapes • Ripens early • pleasant mild wine with typical fragrance. • wine is drunk when young • 29% of the vineyards Serge Fischer Institut viti-vinicole

  34. Elbling • cultivated since Roman times • large dense bunches • large, egg-shaped grapes • ripens medium early • Light, fresh wine with a typical acidity which makes it an excellent thirst-quenching wine • 9 % of the vineyards Serge Fischer Institut viti-vinicole

  35. Since 2004 • Pinot Noir précoce • Dakapo • St Laurent Serge Fischer Institut viti-vinicole

  36. The « Marque Nationale »= Label for local quality wines Governmental Quality Controls: • analytical examinations in the laboratory • an organoleptic test by the neutral board of expert tasters of the “Marque Nationale” • The wine originates from the area of the Luxemburg Moselle Serge Fischer Institut viti-vinicole

  37. LABEL for wines Serge Fischer Institut viti-vinicole

  38. LABEL for Crémant Serge Fischer Institut viti-vinicole

  39. Organoleptic test: Tasting The special grade mentions are awarded according to the points gained as follows: • 12,0 to 13,9 points: Quality wine “Marque Nationale - Appellation Contrôlée”; • 14,0 to 15,9 points:Quality wine “Marque Nationale - Appellation Contrôlée” with the grade “Vin classé”; • 16,0 to 17,9 points:grade «Premier cru”. • >18pts : grade « Grand Premier Cru Serge Fischer Institut viti-vinicole

  40. Special grade mentions Serge Fischer Institut viti-vinicole

  41. Sparkling wines • label affixed to a bottle = guarantee for the consumer because: • cuvée consists entirely of wines of which each one complies with the regulations for the production of quality wines originating at the Luxembourg Moselle • the sparkling wine fulfils the qualitative conditions of Luxembourg law and EU Serge Fischer Institut viti-vinicole

  42. Sparkling wines Sparkling wines can be produced either: - by the “traditional method” of fermentation in the bottle, or - by the “tank fermentation process” when fermentation takes place in a closed vessel Serge Fischer Institut viti-vinicole

  43. Crémant de Luxembourg • The cuvée of basic wines must comply with the quality standards applicable to quality wines • A maximum of 100L must can be extracted out of 150 kg grapes • Second alcoholic fermentation in bottle • Bottle ageing min. 9 month • Min CO2 pressure of 4 bar • Max total SO2 allowed: 150 mg/l Serge Fischer Institut viti-vinicole

  44. Producers Serge Fischer Institut viti-vinicole

  45. Les Domaines de Vinsmoselle • cultivate a vineyard area of about 804 hectare and cover all the notable appellations of the Luxembourg vine growing area • co-operative movement in the Luxembourgish vine growing district goes back to the beginning of the twenties • produce several varieties of the“ Crémant de Luxembourg “ Serge Fischer Institut viti-vinicole

  46. The Private Vintners • 54 domains belong to owners who sell grapes and make wine (274 ha = 21,1%) • the wines are sold primarily to private customers and catering businesses. • the private vintners founded the O.P.V.I., i.e. their own professional association, to represent their interests and to concern themselves with the problems of wine-growing and production Serge Fischer Institut viti-vinicole

  47. The Traditional Wine Trade • associated themselves with well-known domains and entered supply contracts for grapes with vintners in their area. • 221 ha = 17,1% of the vineyards Serge Fischer Institut viti-vinicole

  48. Develop-ment of the vine Serge Fischer Institut viti-vinicole

  49. Export • 50% Export: • 60%-65% Belgium • 30% Germany Serge Fischer Institut viti-vinicole

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