ClimateAugust 17, 2026

winegrowing

WINE-groh-ing

Definition

The agricultural practice of cultivating grapes specifically for the purpose of producing wine.

Etymology

The word is a compound formed by combining the Old English 'win' (from Latin 'vinum') and 'growing', the present participle of the verb 'grow', which has roots in the Old English 'growan' meaning to sprout or flourish.

In the news

The article uses the term to describe the various global regions and industries currently grappling with the challenges posed by a warming climate. Understanding winegrowing is essential to recognizing how shifts in temperature directly threaten the stability of the global wine industry.

Roddy Scheer | Has climate change had any impact on global wine production?

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Augusta Free Press

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