viticulture

noun

vi·​ti·​cul·​ture ˈvi-tə-ˌkəl-chər How to pronounce viticulture (audio) ˈvī- How to pronounce viticulture (audio)
: the cultivation or culture of grapes especially for wine making
viticultural
ˌvi-tə-ˈkəl-chə-rəl How to pronounce viticulture (audio)
ˌvī-
-ˈkəlch-rəl
adjective
viticulturally adverb
viticulturist noun

Examples of viticulture in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Our goal is to highlight wineries that follow sustainable viticulture and winemaking practices such as organic, biodynamic farming, and low-impact interventions to support biodiversity. Lauren Mowery, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024 His extensive research laid the foundation for success in Arizona viticulture. Georgann Yara, The Arizona Republic, 18 Mar. 2024 It is known for its viticulture, vibrant year-round arts event program, and picture-perfect setting comprising narrow streets, stone houses, and scenic riverfront. Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 7 Mar. 2024 Winemakers have made the mustard plant work for them, said Megan Kathleen Bartlett, assistant professor of plant biology at the viticulture and enology department of the University of California, Davis. Eric Risberg and Janie Har, Quartz, 7 Mar. 2024 For a deep dive on the intricacies of Austria’s centuries-old viticulture industry, MAST Weinbistro is a top spot located just east of Vienna’s charming Liechtensteinpark. Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2024 This non-alc charmer starts with alcoholic wine from grapes grown and harvested by what the brand says are some of the most esteemed names in Napa Valley viticulture. Jeanne O'Brien Coffey, Forbes, 12 Feb. 2024 This vineyard produces Old World-style wine that simultaneously embraces the local Santa Barbara County viticulture and climate. Ariel Okin, Vogue, 19 Dec. 2023 Pitting a Japanese oenologist against the French daughter of a world-famous French wine critic brings a human face to the tension between classic French expertise in viticulture and Japan's burgeoning passion for wine over the last several decades. Ars Staff, Ars Technica, 29 Dec. 2023

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Word History

Etymology

Latin vitis vine + English culture — more at withy

First Known Use

1872, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of viticulture was in 1872

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“Viticulture.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/viticulture. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.

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