Erste Lage are
designations for the top vineyards of the locality and is represented by the
symbol with a numeral 1 and an elongated base (making an L) with a
representation of a bunch of grapes. Various maps both contemporary and
historical are used to define the sites. However not all wines from such a site
will automatically qualify for the designation. Apart from yield restrictions,
the grapes must be attained the ripeness of Spatlese and be selectively
harvested by hand. The designation can be used for both sweet and dry wines.
For the latter, the top wines can be designated Grosse Gewaches (most of
Germany) and Erste Gewachs (Rheingau).
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