TS 3379

TS 3379 is a terminology standard that brings together the terms and definitions used for equipment in vine cultivation and wine making. It supports a common technical language for the tools and machinery involved from vineyard work through grape processing and winemaking.

Why terminology matters in vineyard and winery equipment

A vocabulary standard of this kind helps reduce the confusion that can arise when the same machine or tool is described differently across farms, regions, or technical groups. In vine cultivation, equipment may cover soil working, pruning, tying, spraying, harvesting, and transport tasks. In wine making, the focus shifts to machinery for grape reception, crushing, pressing, fermentation, storage, and transfer. Clear definitions improve technical communication and make cataloguing and documentation more consistent.

The standard's general technical frame

The scope explicitly states that the document covers the definitions of terms related to tools and machines used in vine cultivation and wine making. It is therefore centered on naming and defining concepts, not on setting performance requirements or operating procedures for individual machines. In practice, terminology standards like this support equipment selection, technical records, maintenance documentation, and procurement by establishing a shared understanding of the names in use.

In general technical context, vineyard equipment is often designed for seasonal field conditions, while winery equipment is closely tied to product quality, hygiene, and material flow. For that reason, the careful distinction between “tool,” “machine,” “equipment,” and the related process terms is a key value of this document.