In autumn the days become shorter. The berries continue to ripen slowly. They must now be protected against bird droppings. But slowly the climax of the year is approaching: the grape harvest.
Vineyard work
In addition to ground work, the stock is checked.
The grapes now have to be protected against game and birds.
The grapes are now being harvested. Early varieties are already harvested in September, later Riesling and Burgunder.
After the harvest the grapes must be processed. The grapes are ground and the grape stems are separated from the berries. Finally the grapes are pressed.
The resulting must must must be preclarified. The wine must also be deacidified and fermented.