The language of wine contains a wealth of meanings that are not all too familiar, particularly the technical interpretations. The glossary describes and offers an explanation to the most common terms.
Federal Inspection Number
Definition:The Federal Inspection Number is given to all Austrian Qualitätsweine (quality wines) following a chemical analysis and a sensory tasting (by a tasting commission). It is recognisable on the label with its letter and number combination, for example, N 12345/10.