ISO 3835-4:1981

Equipment for vine cultivation and wine making - Vocabulary

Gives a foutth list of the most frequent terms (in English and French) used in the field of equipment for vine cultivation and wine making, together with their definitions.

Matériel viti-vinicole — Vocabulaire

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 31-Aug-1981
• ICS: 01.040.65 - Agriculture (Vocabularies)
• ICS: 65.060.60 - Viticultural and wine-making equipment
• Technical Committee: ISO/TC 23 - Tractors and machinery for agriculture and forestry
• Drafting Committee: ISO/TC 23 - Tractors and machinery for agriculture and forestry
• Current Stage: 9060 - Close of review
• Completion Date: 02-Sep-2028

Overview

ISO 3835-4:1981 is an international standard published by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) focusing on the vocabulary related to equipment for vine cultivation and wine making. This fourth part of the series provides a standardized list of the most frequently used English and French terms in the viticulture and wine production industries, along with precise definitions. Developed by ISO Technical Committee ISO/TC 23, which specializes in tractors and machinery for agriculture and forestry, this document facilitates clear communication and uniform understanding across global vineyards and wineries.

The standard was widely approved by ISO member countries, including Germany, Australia, India, France, Italy, and many others, confirming its international relevance and acceptance. It was first published on September 1, 1981, and covers essential terminology for equipment used in grape growing, wine fermentation, storage, and transportation.

Key Topics

ISO 3835-4:1981 covers essential terms and definitions related to:

• Vessels and Containers: Differentiates between fixed and mobile containers used for grapes, must, wine, and spirits, including:

  • Vat – A fixed open vessel for receiving grapes or wine products.
  • Tank – A fixed closed vessel designed for the same purposes.
  • Bar (Open vessel) and Tank (Closed vessel) used for transportation of grapes and liquids.
  • Tank Container – Special containers designed for bulk liquid transport according to freight standards (ISO 830).

• Fermentation Tanks: Special vessels adapted specifically for wine fermentation, including:

  • Fermentation Tank / Wine Making Vat – For alcoholic fermentation of grapes or must.
  • Mechanized Emptying Fermentation Tank – Equipped for non-manual removal of solids.
  • Continuous Fermentation Tank – Allows continuous fermentation with ongoing input of grapes and extraction of wine and marc.
  • Blending Tank – Equipped to blend different wines for homogeneity.
  • Pressure Tank – Hermetically sealed vessels primarily used in sparkling wine production.

• Storage Tanks: Vessels specially designed for the conservation and storage of musts, wines, or spirits which may also double as fermentation tanks depending on equipment.

This vocabulary aims to standardize language used in viticulture machinery, supporting clarity in manufacturing, sales, maintenance, and operational contexts.

Applications

ISO 3835-4:1981 is a critical reference for numerous stakeholders in the vine cultivation and wine making fields, such as:

• Winemakers and Viticulturists – Ensures consistent terminology for equipment specifications, operation, and maintenance.
• Manufacturers of Viticulture Equipment – Guides product design and documentation according to internationally recognized terms.
• Quality Control and Regulatory Bodies – Assists in the compliance assessment and certification processes.
• Educational Institutions – Provides a standardized glossary for teaching viticulture and enology.
• International Trade – Facilitates clear communication among exporters, importers, and customs officials through shared vocabulary.

By utilizing ISO 3835-4:1981, organizations can reduce misunderstandings and support global standardization efforts in vine cultivation and wine production equipment.

Related Standards

ISO 3835-4:1981 complements other ISO standards in agriculture and transport logistics, including:

• ISO 3835 parts 1-3 – Earlier parts in the same series covering additional terminology related to vine cultivation and wine making equipment.
• ISO 830 – Defines terminology for freight containers, referenced in the description of tank containers used for bulk liquid transport.
• ISO/TC 23 series – Other standards by the same technical committee managing agricultural machinery and equipment.

Together, these documents support a comprehensive approach to standardizing equipment and processes in the viticulture and wine making industries.

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Standards Content (Sample)

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Equipment for vine cultivation and wine making -
Vocabulary -
Part 4
First edition - 1981-09-01
Materie1 viti-vinicole - Vocabulaire -
Partie 4
Premiere Edition - 1981-09-01
Ref. NoJMf. no : ISO 3835/4-1981 (E/F)
UDWCDU 663.255: 001.4
Descriptors : viticulture, viticulture and wine making equipment, wine fermentation vats, vocabulary. / Descripteurs : viticulture, mathiel
viti-vinicole, cuve vinicole, vocabulaire.
Price based on 2 pages/Prix bas6 sur 2 pages

Foreword
ISO (the international Organization for Standardization) is a worldwide federation of
national Standards institutes (ISO member bodies). The work of developing Inter-
national Standards is carried out through ISO technical committees. Every member
body interested in a subject for which a technical committee has been set up has the
right to be represented on that committee. International organizations, governmental
and non-governmental, in liaison with ISO, also take part in the work.
Draft International Standards adopted by the technical committees are circulated to
the member bodies for approval before their acceptance as International Standards by
the ISO Council.
International Standard ISO 3835/4 was developed by Technical Committee
ISO/TC 23, Trattors and machinery for agriculture and forestry, and was circulated to
the member bodies in January 1981.
lt has been approved by the member bodies of the following countries :
Germany, F. R.
Australia Romania
Brazil India South Africa, Rep. of
Bulgaria Iran Spain
China Italy Switzerland
Czechoslovakia Korea, Dem. P. Rep. of Turkey
Egypt, Arab rep. of New Zealand USSR
France Portugal
No member body expressed disapproval of the document.
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Printed in Switzerland
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Avant-propos
L’ISO (Organisation internationale de normalisation) est une federation mondiale
d’organismes nationaux de normalisation (comites membres de I’ISO). L’elaboration
des Normes internationales est confiee aux comites techniques de I’ISO. Chaque
comite membre interesse par une etude a Ie droit de faire Partie du comite technique
correspondant. Les organisations internationales, gouvernementales et non gouverne-
mentales, en liaison avec I’ISO, participent egalement aux travaux.
Les projets de Normes internationales adoptes par les comites techniques sont soumis
aux comites membres pour approbation, avant leur acceptation comme Normes inter-
nationales par Ie Conseil de I’ISO.
La Norme internationale ISO 3835/4 a etc elaboree par Ie comite technique ISO/TC 23,
Tracteurs et matbiels agricoles et forestiers, et a etc soumise aux comites membres en
janvier 1981.
Les comites membres des pays suivants I’ont approuvee :
Afrique du Sud, Rep. d’ Egypte, Rep. arabe d’ Portugal
Allemagne, R. F. Espagne Roumanie
Australie
France Suisse
Bresil Inde Tchecoslovaquie
Bulgarie Iran Turquie
Chine Italie
URSS
Corde, Rep. dem. p. de Nouvelle-Zelande
Aucun comite membre ne I’a desapprouvee.
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Organisation internationale de normalisation, 1981
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INTERNATIONAL STANDARD
ISO 383514-1981 (E/F)
NORME INTERNATIONALE
Materie1 viti-vinicole -
Equipment for vine
Vocabulaire -
cultivation and wine
Vocabulary - Partie 4
making -
Part 4
Objet et domaine d’application
Scope and field of application
La pr&ente Norme internationale etablit une quatrieme liste des
This International Standard establishes a fourth list of the most
termes les plus courants utilises dans Ie domaine du materiel
frequent terms used
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