viticulture
Americannoun
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the culture or cultivation of grapevines; grape-growing.
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the study or science of grapes and their culture.
noun
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the science, art, or process of cultivating grapevines
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the study of grapes and the growing of grapes
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Etymology
Origin of viticulture
1870–75; < Latin vīti ( s ) vine + culture
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Researchers from Japan’s Tohoku University published a granular investigation of California viticulture in a changing climate and found a redrawn map of prime wine regions.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 29, 2026
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.
From Barron's ● Nov. 19, 2025
Deficit irrigation already yields good results in viticulture, where vintners find it can improve the quality of wine.
From Science Daily ● Mar. 25, 2024
How many hectares of Scotland are dedicated to viticulture?
From BBC ● Dec. 25, 2023
It is well known that California was prepared for agriculture and viticulture by 'hydraulicking' and other mining operations.
From To The Gold Coast for Gold, Vol. II A Personal Narrative by Sir Richard Francis Burton
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