Today the map is the basis for the classification of vineyards. There are 3448 hectares in the third category (ochre) and 2517 hectares in the secondary category (orange) but in the first category (dark red) there are only 181 hectares of altogether 6146 hectares at that time i.e. slightly under 3% of all vineyards. The Association of Quality Wine growing Estates in Germany (VDP) laid down in its resolutions concerning the classification of the vineyards that the wines which are grown and vinificated in accordance with highest quality standards are to be called "1.Lage" (first class wines). On the external label these wines are marked with the logo which is shifted upwards after the wine location.

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