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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.
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- ^ Huval, Rebecca (14 June 2019). "What Can I Do with My Viticulture and Enology Major?". University of California, Davis. Retrieved 11 April 2021.
Viticulture is the study of grape cultivation, while enology is the study of wine and winemaking.