Viticulture
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Viticulture, viniculture, 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
Wine grapes on Long Island
A vineyard in Brhlovce, Slovakia
A Napa Valley vineyard on the side of a road
Vineyard rows illustrating grape cultivation practices
Carignan
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Carignan is a red grape variety of Spanish origin that is more commonly found in French wine but is widely planted throughout the western Mediterranean and around the globe. Along with Aramon, it was
Carignan in Viala & Vermorel
Carignan leaf.
Despite sharing several synonyms, such as Samsó in Catalonia, Carignan and Cinsault (pictured) are genetically distinct.
Old bushvine plantings of Carignan can be found in the Priorat region (vineyard pictured) of Catalonia