Oenology: Science and Study of Winemaking

Wine is an alcoholic beverage which is made using crushed and fermented grapes. The science and the study of wine and winemaking is referred to as oenology. It is involved in the cultivation of the vines, as well as the production, ageing, packaging and tasting of wine. It also focuses on the consumption and marketing of wines. It incorporates technical and chemical skillsets, in order to oversee the winemaking process, and the distillation, the blending and bottling of the wine. Oenology a...