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

With nine perfect scores across three distinct bottlings from its Finca Piedra Infinita vineyard, Zuccardi has redefined what’s possible in South American viticulture. —Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 2 Mar. 2026

The vineyards benefit from the moderating influence of the lake, which reduces frost pressure and lengthens the growing season — an advantage in northern viticulture. —Michael Johnson, Twin Cities, 23 Feb. 2026

There’s also the underground wine bar, CaveSociety, where members can sample global wines while learning about viticulture from sommeliers. —Amanda Ogle, Travel + Leisure, 18 Jan. 2026

Enter SOStain, a program for Sicilian viticulture promoted by the Consortium for the Protection of Sicilian DOC Wines and Assovini Sicilia. —Emily Cappiello, Forbes.com, 17 Jan. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Latin vitis vine + English culture — more at withy

First Known Use

1872, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for viticulture

• agriculture
• apiculture
• aquaculture
• counterculture
• floriculture
• horticulture
• mariculture
• monoculture
• sericulture
• silviculture
• arboriculture
• culture