Oenology

Oenology

Oenology (pronounced: /iːˈnɒlədʒi/), also spelled enology, is the science and study of all aspects of wine and winemaking except vine-growing and grape-harvesting, which is a subfield called viticulture.

Etymology

The term oenology comes from the Greek words "οἶνος" (oinos, "wine") and "-λογία" (-logia, "study of").

Related Terms

• Viticulture: The cultivation, science, and study of grapes. It is a branch of the science of horticulture.
• Viniculture: The process of making wine. In more general terms, it refers to the cultivation of grapevines.
• Sommelier: A trained and knowledgeable wine professional, commonly working in fine restaurants, who specializes in all aspects of wine service as well as wine and food pairing.
• Vintner: A wine merchant or producer.
• Vineyard: A plantation of grape-bearing vines, grown mainly for winemaking, but also raisins, table grapes, and non-alcoholic grape juice.

See Also

• Wine tasting
• Wine cellar
• Wine bottle
• Wine glass

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Oenology
• Wikipedia's article - Oenology

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