viticulture
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Viticulture is the science and practice of growing grapevines, particularly those used to make wine. It matters because it enables the production of wine, which is cultivated in regions around the world from Long Island to Slovakia and beyond.
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- The grape vine
- The grape
- Growing vines
- Climate
- Slope
- Soil
- Hazards
- Green harvest
- Field blend
- Sustainability
- See also
- Notes
- References
- Further reading
- External links
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Viticulture (, 'vine-growing'), viniculture (, 'wine-growing'), or winegrowing is the cultivation and harvesting of grapes. It is a branch of the science of horticulture. While the native territory of Vitis vinifera, the common grape vine, ranges from Western Europe to the Persian shores of the Caspian Sea, the vine has demonstrated high levels of adaptability to new environments, hence viticulture can be found on every continent except Antarctica.