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viticulture [′vid·ə‚kəl·chər] (agriculture) That division of horticulture concerned with grape growing, studies of grape varieties, methods of culture, and insect and disease control. Also known as viniculture. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The second volume gives and translates 58 papyri on ancient viticulture from the third century BCE to the fourth century CE (pp. He addresses the concept of terroir--the tastes and aromas imparted to a wine by its vines' location--how climate and soil chemistry shape wine, the implications of global warming on viticulture, the use of genetically modified vines, the role of chemicals such as sulfur dioxide in wine-making, and the importance of barrels. Look for a lively discussion among wine lovers when the March issue of the American Journal of Enology and Viticulture publishes its report on a wine and cheese study conducted by the University of California, Davis. |
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