viticulture

[vit-i-kuhl-cher, vahy-ti-]

noun

1. the culture or cultivation of grapevines; grape-growing.

2. the study or science of grapes and their culture.

viticulture

/ ˈvɪtɪˌkʌltʃə /

noun

1. the science, art, or process of cultivating grapevines

2. the study of grapes and the growing of grapes

Other Word Forms

• viticultural adjective
• viticulturer noun
• viticulturist noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of viticulture¹

1870–75; < Latin vīti ( s ) vine + culture

Word History and Origins

Origin of viticulture¹

C19: viti-, from Latin vītis vine

Example Sentences

A top French wine salon risks upsetting the traditional defenders of the country's famed viticulture by handing over increased space to the booming alcohol-free sector.

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The Sonoma County Grape Camp brings wine and adventure lovers alike to drink from dawn til dusk and sample true viticulture.

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Born and raised in France, he moved to Sweden shortly after completing his studies in winemaking and viticulture.

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Deficit irrigation already yields good results in viticulture, where vintners find it can improve the quality of wine.

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How many hectares of Scotland are dedicated to viticulture?

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Related Words

• agriculture 
• cultivation 
• farming