Viticulture (from the Latin word for vine) refers to the cultivation of grapes, often for use in the production of wine. It is one branch of the science of horticulture.
Viticulture and winemaking
Environmental and cultural characteristics and needs : usually the variety "Sangiovese Grosso" has medium leaf, three-lobed or five-lobed, light green, bunch medium, compact, cylindrical-pyramidal, winged; ...
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As for Cabernet Sauvignon: Best in warm climates. If grown in hot conditions, the wine produced has a jammy, stewed flavour.
Varietal/Blend
Mainly used for blending with Cabernet Sauvignon for top quality wines in Médoc.
Viticulture: The study of grape growing.
Yeast Autolysis: The breakdown of yeast during aging on the lees, in which compounds are released that heighten the sensory qualities of the wine and increase its complexity.
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Viticulture
French term for the vineyard management, i.e. monitoring pests, fertilizing, canopy, and harvest.
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Vitis vinifera
A breed of grapes native to Europe, i.e. Cabernet, Merlot etc..
Viticulture
The science, cultivation and study of grape growing.
Vitis Vinifera
A vine species to which most of the world’s wine grapes belong ...
Viticulture: The cultivation, science and study of grapes.
Vitis Vinifera: Classic European wine-making species of grape. Examples include Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay.
Viticulture
The science or activity of growing grapes.
Vitis vinifera
The species to which most of the world's wine grapes belong.
Viticulture: The science and business of growing wine grapes. (see Viniculture)
Vitis aestivalis: A native American species of vine found in Tennessee, Arkansas and Missouri.
Viticulture: The science of grape growing.
Volatile Acidity: Acid created by spoilage organisms that are introduced by contact with fruitflies or other air-borne insects and contaminants.
Viticulture: The science and business of growing wine grapes.
Vintage: A particular year in the wine business; a specific harvest.
Viognier: A fragrant, powerful white grape grown in the Rhõne Valley of France and elsewhere.
viticulture: The science and practice of growing grapes.
Vitis: The botanical name for the grape vine family. Most of the worlds vines are of the species Vitis vinifera.
Viticulture
Viticulture is the science of grape growing, which includes the cultivation of grapes and their vines.
Weighty
Strong, powerful, full-bodied, and forceful.
Viticulture - The cultivation of grapes. Not to be confused with viniculture.
Vitis labrusca - A breed of grapes native to North America. See also Foxy.
Vitis vinifera - A breed of grapes native to Europe.
VITICULTURE: The cultivation, science and study of grapes.
YEAST: Micro-organisms that produce the enzymes which convert sugar to alcohol. Necessary for the fermentation of grape juice into wine.
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Viticulture. The science and art of grape growing, as distinguished from viniculture, the science of wine-making.
Viticulture
science of growing grapes
Vitis Amurensis
named for Amur river which forms Sino-Siberian frontier. This species is resistant to cold, which could be put to use in England and New Zealand ...
VITICULTURE: The cultivation, science and study of grapes.
VOLATILE ACIDITY: An excessive and undesirable amount of acidity, which gives a wine a slightly sour, vinegary edge.
VITICULTURE
The science, cultivation and study of grape growing.
VITICULTURAL AREA
Defines a legal grape-growing area distinguished by geographical features, climate, soil, elevation, history and other definable boundaries.
Viticulture: The science, art and study of grape growing.
Volatile acidity (V.A.): The acetic acid or vinegar content of a wine. The "V.A.
Organic Viticulture
Like any other branch of agriculture, some winemakers wish to rely less on fertilisers, pesticides and other chemicals. Those that meet certain criteria may be labelled as organic.
Viticulture undergoes a new development from the fifth century a.D. on, and it is dated back to this time the introduction from Dalmatia of the Refosco Terrano grape, known in Emilia-Romagna as Cagnina. After the Longobard invasions, in 568 a.D.
Viticulture and winemaking in New Zealand go as far back as 1819, with the first vines being introduced to the land of the wingless Kiwi bird and fierce indigenous Maori by intrusive English missionaries.
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Culture de la vigne.
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Viticulture. The activity of growing grapes.
Yeasts. One-celled organisms responsible for turning grape juice into wine.
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Viticulture
The science of growing grapes.
Volatile Acidity
Smells of acetic acid and/or ethyl acetate, quite disagreeable when excessive though a tiny amount may enhance aromas.
Biodynamic Viticulture: Think of it as super-organics - t he highest tier of organic farming, biodynamic wine (BDW) uses different compost preparation techniques than all other forms of agriculture.
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Study up on grapes, viticulture, wine history, wine regions, etc. Read wine-related periodicals.
Take tours of vineyards, visit wine shops, and go to wine tastings.
bio-dynamiqueAn extension of organic viticulture, taking into account the effect of the moon and planets on the health of the vines. Based on the principles of Austrian philosopher Rudolf Steiner.
Contrast with viticulture.
Vinifera
Vinifera is the species of most winemaking grape varieties. Unfortunately Vinifera varieties are susceptible to the Phylloxera louse and were almost wiped out approximately 150 years ago.
Is employed sometimes in opposition to "viticulture" (vine growing).
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The foundation and strength of viticulture in Western Europe are primarily due, however, to the influence of the Romans.
An "improving variety", as this translates, is one encouraged for viticulture in order to improve the quality of a region's wines.
The Méthode Champenoise involves many specialized steps in both viticulture and enology has taken centuries to evolve, through the contributions of scores of nameless inventors, innovators and workers.
Created in 1964 at the Viticulture Research Institute, Geisenheim, Germany as a moderately winter hardy cultivar derived from parents that include Saperavi Severny and certain cold hardy tablegrapes.
The following grape varieties have been selected after consideration of their major significance in world viticulture, their contribution to world-renowned wines, their significance in Australia, ...
A primer on the composition of wine by Andrew Waterhouse, of the department of viticulture and enology at the Davis campus of University of California.
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Mattick, L; Plane, R; Weirs, L; Lowering Wine Acidity With Carbonates; American Journal of Enology and Viticulture, Vol. 31, No. 4, p. 350-355.
Whatever the concentration or combination, wines from good grapes are distinct. It always pays to know a bit of viticulture (art of cultivating grapes) and oenology (art of wine making) to select the right choice for the right people.
Phylloxera Vastatrix: A tiny insect that attacks the roots of vinifera vines, injecting them with poisonous saliva. At the end of the 19th century it changed the face of European viticulture forever.
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For this he is often heralded as the "Father of California viticulture." Count Haraszthy's final claim to fame would come several years later, in Nicaragua, where he once again relocated, still hoping to make a fortune.
After soil analysis, this can be solved by adding chemical fertilisers. However, the trend at present is to return to more natural treatments like compost and manure. This is all part of the move by some growers towards 'organic viticulture'.
on distinguished winemaker, Andy Erickson, to take the helm and David Abreu to handle the vineyard management. Changes continued with Kroenke assuming full ownership in 2009 and Andy Erickson leaving the winery as of 2011 to pursue new viticulture ...
Vin doux naturel (french) A fortified sweet wine.
Vin ordinaire (French): Basic wine not subject to any regulations.
Vinification: The process of making wine.
Viticulture: The cultivation of grapes.
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