Page "Kabinett" Paragraph 6

In 1971, the term Kabinett was officially noted in German wine law, and it was given its current definition which applies to wines which are light and non-chaptalized.

Kabinett's current definition differs greatly from its etymological implications of it being a reserve wine.

Before 1971, the terms Naturwein ( natural wine ) or Natuerrein ( naturally pure ) were used in place of Kabinett.

These terms designated non-chaptalized wine, where no other designations, such as Spätlese or Auslese, applied.