Oenology is the study and science of wine and winemaking.
It encompasses a wide range of knowledge and skills related to wine production, from growing vines to tasting wines.Oenologists are experts in this field and may be involved in various aspects of wine production, including grape variety selection, vineyard management, winemaking techniques, quality control and sensory analysis of wines.
Oenologyalso includes the study of factors that influence the quality and character of wine, such as terroir (geographical and climatic conditions), vine-growing techniques, vine-growing techniques, winemaking methods,the useof yeasts and enzymes, and ageing and storage processes..