Winery
Winery
Winery (/ˈwaɪnəri/), also known as a winehouse or a vinery, is a building or property that produces wine. Wineries might also be a business involved in the production of wine, such as a wine company.
Etymology
The term "winery" is derived from the word "wine" and the suffix "-ery" which denotes a place where a specific activity is carried out. The word "wine" comes from the Old English 'win', which is from the Proto-Germanic '*winam', an early borrowing from the Latin 'vinum'.
Related Terms
- Vineyard: A plantation of grape-bearing vines, grown mainly for winemaking, but also raisins, table grapes, and non-alcoholic grape juice.
- Viticulture: The science, production, and study of grapes. It deals with the series of events that occur in the vineyard.
- Enology: The science and study of wine and winemaking.
- Sommelier: A trained and knowledgeable wine professional, normally working in fine restaurants, who specializes in all aspects of wine service as well as wine and food pairing.
- Oenophile: A person who enjoys wines, usually as a hobby.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Winery
- Wikipedia's article - Winery
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