viniculture

noun

vi·​ni·​cul·​ture ˈvi-nə-ˌkəl-chər How to pronounce viniculture (audio) ˈvī- How to pronounce viniculture (audio)

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The state's viniculture revolution, however, started in West Texas and was originally associated with research at Texas Tech University. Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024 At the same time, great viniculture nations like Italy are having to adapt to the waning popularity of red wine, as younger drinkers opt for trendy craft beers and fizzy whites — or swear off alcohol entirely. Vivek Wadhwa, Fortune Europe, 19 Oct. 2024 Growing up with parents who were passionate about wine, Balin was exposed to the world of viniculture from an early age. Rachel King, Forbes, 4 Sep. 2024 Most wineries are still small-scale, often tucked down a country road, and planted, harvested, and owned by locals who are eager to share their wines and their passion for viniculture. Pamela Wright, BostonGlobe.com, 20 Apr. 2023 Terroir is so important to French viniculture that wine is identified by the name of a region—Champagne or Bordeaux—rather than by the name of the grape, as Pinot noir or Cabernet are in the United States. Rebecca Coffey, Discover Magazine, 26 Sep. 2011 Since its founding in 1998, the winery has combined French grape varieties and viniculture techniques with the area’s unique California terroir. Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 6 Dec. 2022 Of course, actual viniculture — growing grapes specifically to make wine — came much later but is still an ancient practice. Stephen C. George, Discover Magazine, 23 Sep. 2022 Desert viniculture, and the tourists beginning to explore this relatively new wine route, have become important to the development and rebranding of the arid expanses that make up half the territory of Israel. Isabel Kershner, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2022

Word History

Etymology

Latin vinum + International Scientific Vocabulary -i- + culture

First Known Use

1871, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of viniculture was in 1871

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“Viniculture.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/viniculture. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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