Enology

Oenology

Oenology

Study of wine and winemaking

Oenology (also enology; /iːˈnɒlədʒi/[1][2] ee-NOL-o-jee) is the science and study of wine and winemaking. Oenology is distinct from viticulture, which is the science of the growing, cultivation, and harvesting of grapes.[3] The English word oenology derives from the Greek word oinos (οἶνος) "wine" and the suffix –logia (-λογία) the "study of". An oenologist is an expert in the science of wine and of the arts and techniques for making wine.

Education and training

University programs in oenology and viticulture usually feature a concentration in science for the degree of Bachelor of Science (B.S, B.Sc., Sc.B), and as a terminal master's degree — either in a scientific or in a research program for the degree of Master of Science (M.S., Sc.M.), e.g. the master of professional studies degree. Oenologists and viticulturalists with doctorates often have a background in horticulture, plant physiology, and microbiology. Related to oenology are the professional titles of sommelier and master of wine, which are specific certifications in the restaurant business and in hospitality management. Occupationally, oenologists usually work as winemakers, as wine chemists in commercial laboratories, and in oenologic organisations, such as the Australian Wine Research Institute.

Australia

Schools in Australia tend to offer a "bachelor of viticulture" or "master of viticulture" degree.

  • Charles Sturt University - Wagga Wagga, New South Wales
  • Melbourne Polytechnic/La Trobe University - Melbourne Australia
  • Queensland College of Wine Tourism - Stanthorpe, Queensland
  • University of Adelaide - Adelaide, South Australia

Brazil

Canada

France

Official National Diploma of Oenology:

Other wine diplomas:

Germany

Israel

Italy

New Zealand

Peru

Portugal

South Africa

Slovenia

Switzerland

Spain

Ukraine

United Kingdom

United States

Prominent oenologists

References

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