Oenology (also enology; ) 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. 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
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, and
microbiology
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.
Related to oenology are the professional titles of ''
sommelier'' and
master of wine, which are specific certifications in the
restaurant
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business and in
hospitality management Hospitality management may refer to:
*Hospitality industry
*Hotel manager
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. 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.
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Charles Sturt University - Wagga Wagga, New South Wales
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Curtin University of Technology - Perth, Western Australia
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Melbourne Polytechnic/La Trobe University - Melbourne Australia
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Queensland College of Wine Tourism
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- Stanthorpe, Queensland
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University of Adelaide - Adelaide, South Australia
Brazil
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Federal Institute of Rio Grande do Sul - Bento Gonçalves, Porto Alegre, Feliz, Sertão, Canoas, Porto Alegre-Restinga, Caxias do Sul, Osório, Erechim, and Rio Grande
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Federal University of Pampa - Dom Pedrito Campus, Rio Grande do Sul
Canada
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Brock University - St. Catharines, Ontario
France
Official National Diploma of Oenology:
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Institut National Polytechnique de Toulouse - Toulouse
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Jules Guyot Institute - Dijon
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University of Bordeaux - Bordeaux
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University of Montpellier I - Montpellier
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University of Reims - Reims
Other wine diplomas:
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Université de Bourgogne - Dijon
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Université du Vin - Suze-la-Rousse
Germany
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Hochschule Geisenheim University
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- Geisenheim
Israel
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The Hebrew University of Jerusalem - Rehovot
Italy
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Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuorebr>
- International Vintage Master - Piacenz
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University of Bologna - Cesena
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University of Padua - Conegliano
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University of Palermo - Marsala
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University of Perugia - Perugia
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University of Salento - Lecce
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University of Trento
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Edmund Mach Foundation
The Edmund Mach Foundation, formerly the ''Istituto Agrario di San Michele all’Adige'' (IASMA), is an agrarian institution and Italian wine, wine academy located in Trentino in north-east Italy. It was founded in 1874, when the Tyrolean Diet (as ...
- Trento, San Michele all'Adige
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University of Udine
The University of Udine (Italian ''Università degli Studi di Udine'') is a university in the city of Udine, Italy. It was founded in 1978 as part of the reconstruction plan of Friuli after the earthquake in 1976. Its aim was to provide the Friul ...
- Udine
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University of Verona
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- Verona
New Zealand
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Eastern Institute of Technology - Hawke's Bay
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Lincoln University - Christchurch
University of Auckland-Auckland
Peru
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Universidad Privada San Juan Bautista
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- Ingeniería en Enología y Viticultura - Lima, Ica, Chincha
Portugal
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Universidade do Porto - Porto
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University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro
The University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro (UTAD; Portuguese: ''Universidade de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro'') is a public university located in the north-eastern city of Vila Real, Portugal.
It became a public university in 1986, althoug ...
- Vila Real
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Universidade de Évora
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The Universiade is referred t ...
- Évora
South Africa
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University of Stellenbosch - Stellenbosch
Slovenia
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University of Nova Gorica
The University of Nova Gorica, UNG ( sl, Univerza v Novi Gorici), is the fourth university in Slovenia. It is located in the towns of Nova Gorica, Gorizia (in Italy), Vipava, and Ajdovščina.
History
The University of Nova Gorica grew out of ...
- School for viticulture and enology - Vipava
Switzerland
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Changins
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- Nyon
Spain
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Universitat Rovira i Virgili
University of Rovira i Virgili ( ca, Universitat Rovira i Virgili; , es, Universidad Rovira y Virgili; URV) is located in the Catalan cities of Tarragona and Reus, Spain. Its name is in honour of Antoni Rovira i Virgili.
The University of Ro ...
- Tarragona
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Universidad de La Rioja
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- La Rioja
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Universidad de Cádiz
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Places
* Universidad, San Juan, Puerto Rico
* Universidad (Madrid)
Football clubs
* Universidad SC, a Guatemalan football club that represents the Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala
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- Cádiz, Andalusia
Ukraine
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National University of Life and Environmental Sciences of Ukraine - Kyiv
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National University of Food Technologies
The National University of Food Technologies is a Ukrainian university located in Kyiv, Ukraine.
Campus
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- Kyiv
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Odessa National Academy of Food Technologies - Odessa
United Kingdom
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Plumpton College
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- East Sussex
United States
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Allan Hancock College - Santa Maria, California
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California Polytechnic State University
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- San Luis Obispo, California
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Colorado State University
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- Fort Collins, Colorado
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Cornell University - Ithaca and Geneva, New York
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Finger Lakes Community College
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- Canandaigua and Geneva, New York
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Fresno State University - Fresno, California
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Grayson College - Grayson, Texas
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Kent State
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- Kent, Ohio
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Miami University - Oxford, Ohio
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Napa Valley College - Napa, California
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Oregon State University - Corvallis, Oregon
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Patrick & Henry Community College - Henry County, Virginia
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Paul Smith's College - Paul Smiths, New York
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Sonoma State University - Sonoma, California
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Surry Community College
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Surry Community College offers thirty-six are ...
- Dobson, North Carolina
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University of California, Davis - Davis, California
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University of Missouri - Columbia, Missouri
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Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech) - Blacksburg, Virginia
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Washington State University - Pullman, Washington
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Yavapai College - Clarkdale, Arizona
Prominent oenologists
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Alberto Antonini Alberto Antonini (born 10 June 1959) is an Italian oenologist and grower-producer and a consultant to a large number of wineries in various countries including Italy, the U.S., Argentina, Canada, Chile, Uruguay, Armenia and Australia.
Career
Alb ...
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Miguel Brascó
Miguel Brascó (14 September 1926 – 10 May 2014) was an Argentine writer, poet and translator, humorist, cartoonist, editor, critic who is a specialist in wine and gourmet
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Cathy Corison
Cathy Corison is an American winemaker, entrepreneur and consultant. She specializes in Cabernet Sauvignon. Corison was the ''San Francisco Chronicle'' Winemaker of the Year in 2011.
Personal life and education
Cathy Corison grew up in Riversi ...
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Peter Gago
Peter Gago (born 25 April 1957) is a British-Australian winemaker and author. Gago has been chief winemaker at Penfolds and custodian of Penfolds Grange since 2002, the most iconic Australian wine.
Early life
Gago was born in Newcastle, Englan ...
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Emma Gao
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Hermann Jaeger
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Max Léglise
Max Léglise (1924–1996) was a French oenologist. Most of his career was spent working at the ''Station œnologique de Bourgogne'' ( INRA, Beaune), where he entered in 1948, and that he directed from 1962 to 1984.
Departing from the dominant co ...
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Zelma Long
Zelma R. Long (born 1945) is an American enologist and vintner. She is considered to be one of the female pioneers in California wine, and was the first woman to assume senior management of a Californian winery, Simi Winery, of which she was presi ...
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Justin Meyer
Justin Meyer (born Raymond Meyer, 11 November 19386 August 2002) was an American vintner, enologist, and monk of the Christian Brothers. He was the founder along with Raymond Twomey Duncan of Silver Oak Cellars in 1972, a successful winery based ...
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Hermann Müller (Thurgau)
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Ottavio Ottavi
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Ottavio Ottavi (15 August 1849 – 12 January 1893) was an Italian oenologist.
Biography
Ottavi was born in Sandigliano. His father Giuseppe Antonio Ottavio was an agronomist, and his brother Edoardo, editor of the journal ...
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Jacques Puisais
Jacques Puisais (8 June 1927 – 6 December 2020) was known worldwide as a French oenologist and taste philosopher.
Life and career
Puisais was born in Poitiers, France, on 8 June 1927. He held a PhD in chemistry, and directed the ''Laboratoire D ...
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Michel Rolland
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Carol Shelton
Carol Shelton is an American winemaker and entrepreneur. She has been called the most awarded winemaker in America and was the '' San Francisco Chronicle's'' Winemaker of the Year in 2005.
Personal life and education
Shelton was raised in Roche ...
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Păstorel Teodoreanu
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Miguel A. Torres
Miguel A. Torres (born 1941) is a Spanish winemaker, author and businessman. He is President and Managing Director of Bodegas Torres, and is a member of the fourth generation of this family business. He also manages the company’s vineyards in Ch ...
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Keith Wallace
References
External links
Website of the Œnology and Viticulture department of the University of California at Davis Oenologist.com - online resource about wine and professionals in the wine industry
VinoEnology.com - online wine-making calculators and resource about wine and professionals in the wine industryGlossary of Terms for Enology, Viticulture and Winemaking CCwinegroup.com, 2009 (PDF)
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