OENO (EE-noh)
Word-forming
element meaning “pertaining to wine”
Common clues:
Vintner's prefix; Wine: Prefix; Sommelier's prefix; Prefix meaning
“wine”; Napa prefix; Wine lover's prefix; Cellar
prefix; Fine dining prefix
Crossword
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Oenology is the science and study of all aspects of wine and winemaking except vine-growing and grape-harvesting, which form a subfield called viticulture. "Viticulture and oenology" is a common designation for training programmes and research centres that include both the "outdoors" and "indoors" aspects of wine production.
An increasing number of schools offer degree-granting programs in Oenology and Viticulture. Most of these offer it as a major concentration for a Bachelor of Science (B.S, B.Sc., Sc.B) degree or offer it as a terminal master's degree—either in scientific or research oriented program culminating in a Master of Science (M.S., Sc.M.) degree, or a professional degree, like Cornell University's Master of Professional Services. Oenologists and viticulturalists who hold doctoral degrees often have earned them in related fields, including Horticulture, plant physiology or microbiology. Related non-academic titles including sommelier and Master of Wine certifications are more oriented toward commercial occupations in the restaurant or hospitality management industry.
Oenologists often work as winemakers or find employment with commercial laboratories or with groups such as the Australian Wine Research Institute.
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