Which term describes a small, enclosed vineyard plot within a larger estate?

• A. Einzellagen
• B. Ortsteil
• C. Lage
• D. Gutswein

Answer: (A)

This asks about the designation for a small, clearly defined vineyard plot inside a larger estate. Einzellagen captures that idea: it refers to a single, clearly delimited vineyard plot (often with its own name) within the broader estate, making the terroir of that specific site recognizable on the label.

In contrast, Ortsteil is an administrative subdivision of a town and has no wine-site meaning. Lage designates a vineyard site more generally and can cover a broader area or multiple plots, not necessarily a single enclosed unit within one estate. Gutswein describes wine from grapes grown across the entire estate, not from a specific plot. So Einzellagen is the best fit for a small, enclosed vineyard plot within a larger estate. Note: the singular form is Einzellage, while Einzellagen is used when referring to such plots collectively.