Oenology (also enology; /iːˈnɒlədʒi/[1][2] ee-NOL-o-jee) is the science and study of wine and winemaking.
Oenology is distinct from viticulture, which is the science of the growing, cultivation, and harvesting of grapes.
Oenologists and viticulturalists with doctorates often have a background in horticulture, plant physiology, and microbiology.
Related to oenology are the professional titles of sommelier and master of wine, which are specific certifications in the restaurant business and in hospitality management.
Occupationally, oenologists usually work as winemakers, as wine chemists in commercial laboratories, and in oenologic organisations, such as the Australian Wine Research Institute.