History

For the history and development of viticulture from antiquity to the present day, see there.

Term (also viticulture) for all activities from the vineyard to the wine cellar for the purpose of producing wine. The technical measures in the cellar from pressing to bottling, on the other hand, are usually referred to as vinification. Oenology encompasses the science of wine and winemaking; one sub-area is ampelography (vine science). See also under the keywords wine production volumes (wine volumes and vineyards in all countries), grape variety (the top 150) and grapevine (complete list of all terms relevant to grape varieties).

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Requirements for viticulture

Grapes are grown in around 120 of the world's 193 countries (status 2024). Wine is also produced from them in most of them. Certain conditions are required for the production of quality wine, above all Klimaclimate and soil type. The international term terroir is used for this (in addition to the art of the winegrower).

The vineyard belts comprise the geographical areas where quality viticulture is possible under optimal conditions and vines thrive. The criteria for this are called viticultural suitability....

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