viticulture

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

/ ˈvɪt ɪˌkʌl tʃər, ˈvaɪ tɪ- /

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noun

the culture or cultivation of grapevines; grape-growing.

the study or science of grapes and their culture.

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Origin of viticulture

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

OTHER WORDS FROM viticulture

vit·i·cul·tur·al, adjectivevit·i·cul·tur·er, vit·i·cul·tur·ist, noun

Words nearby viticulture

vitellogenic, vitellus, vitiable, vitiate, viticetum, viticulture, Viti Levu, vitiligo, Vitim, Vito, Vitoria

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How to use viticulture in a sentence

He cited a “global trend” of consumers asking for information about “responsible and committed viticulture.”
Good organic wine just got a lot easier to find|Dave McIntyre|July 9, 2021|Washington Post
Last week, I wrote about a winery executive’s call for critics to highlight — even favor — wineries that practice environmentally friendly viticulture.
Good organic wine just got a lot easier to find|Dave McIntyre|July 9, 2021|Washington Post
Like any human activity, viticulture has an impact on nature.
Wine critics should consider a bottle’s social and environmental impact, too, one vintner says|Dave McIntyre|July 2, 2021|Washington Post
To court socially minded millennials, some wineries are investing in more than grapesIn recent years, we’ve seen the growth of the natural wine movement, emphasizing eco-friendly viticulture and “minimalist” winemaking.
Chillable reds and low-alcohol pours: Winemakers try to bottle success with younger consumers|Dave McIntyre|May 7, 2021|Washington Post

Look for wineries practicing environmentally friendly viticulture.
Go ‘green’ with your wine: Choose cans or boxes, drink local and consider farming practices|Dave McIntyre|April 23, 2021|Washington Post
Overall, 2000 years of history have created a viticulture model that is unique and perceived as such, worldwide.
The Next UNESCO World Heritage Site: Burgundy’s Pinot Noir Country?|Jordan Salcito|May 31, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Romans first cultivated vines there in the 2nd century B.C., and viticulture flourished.
Germany’s Wine Revolution Is Just Getting Started|Jordan Salcito|April 26, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Shortly after the wine trade regained momentum, Germany braced for war, and viticulture and wine trade came to a halt.
Germany’s Wine Revolution Is Just Getting Started|Jordan Salcito|April 26, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The more one knows about viticulture, the more untenable this viewpoint becomes.
A Wine Revolution|Sophie Menin|May 23, 2011|DAILY BEAST
Today the winemaker Daniel Ravier is responsible for viticulture and vinification at Domaine Tempier.
Alice Waters’ Favorite Vineyard|Sophie Menin|August 14, 2010|DAILY BEAST
It has been widely disseminated and its place in viticulture should soon be known.
The Grapes of New York|U. P. Hedrick
Between 1880 and 1890, viticulture scarcely held its own in this division.
The Grapes of New York|U. P. Hedrick
Cotton cultivation and viticulture are carried on in some districts.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 11, Slice 7|Various
The society was originally organised by Colonel Haraszthy, the pioneer in recent times of Californian viticulture.
Facts About Champagne and Other Sparkling Wines|Henry Vizetelly
During all of this period the European grape was being tried and all hopes for viticulture were centered about it.
The Grapes of New York|U. P. Hedrick

British Dictionary definitions for viticulture

viticulture

/ (ˈvɪtɪˌkʌltʃə) /

noun

the science, art, or process of cultivating grapevines

the study of grapes and the growing of grapes

Derived forms of viticulture

viticultural, adjectiveviticulturer or viticulturist, noun

Word Origin for viticulture

C19: viti-, from Latin vītis vine

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