viticulture

noun

vi·​ti·​cul·​ture ˈvi-tə-ˌkəl-chər  ˈvī- 

: the cultivation or culture of grapes especially for wine making

viticultural

ˌvi-tə-ˈkəl-chə-rəl 

ˌvī-

-ˈkəlch-rəl

adjective

viticulturally adverb

viticulturist

ˌvi-tə-ˈkəl-chə-rist 

ˌvī-

noun

Examples of viticulture in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

That aspect of the viticulture gives this a deeper concentration of fruit and structure, but, in the tradition of classic Provence, still maintains its freshness and verve. —Lana Bortolot, Forbes, 11 Sep. 2024

The region is sprinkled with over a thousand chateaux, trailing the Loire River from the Auvergne Central to its Atlantic Ocean finale in Nantes, 629 miles of history and viticulture. —Johnny Noakes, Hartford Courant, 11 Aug. 2024

Since its humble beginnings, the local viticulture—which specializes in Petit Manseng and Petit Verdot—claims over 250 vineyards throughout the state. —Madeline Weinfield, Vogue, 21 July 2024

Many of the leading voices in the wine industry, including Casteel’s, are loath to codify or define regenerative viticulture. —David Rosoff, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2024

Word History

Etymology

Latin vitis vine + English culture — more at withy

First Known Use

1872, in the meaning defined above