Encepagement

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🍇Viticulture 🍷Winemaking

The blend of grape varieties planted in a vineyard.

Full Definition

Encepagement refers to the mix of grape varieties planted in a vineyard or used in a wine blend. In regions like Chateauneuf-du-Pape with many permitted varieties, encepagement decisions shape wine style. The term encompasses both vineyard composition and the final blend proportions.

Related Terms

cepage blend assemblage

See Also

varietal field blend

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