Viticulture & Enology

One of the top viticulture and enology programs in the world

The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Cornell is home to one of the top viticulture and enology programs in the world and is internationally recognized for its expertise in breeding table, juice and wine grapes adapted to cool climate growing regions.

From developing innovative trellis systems, to breeding new varieties, to managing pests and nutrients, to siting vineyards and maximizing ‘terroir,’ to perfecting the art and science of wine making, Cornell’s teaching, research, and extension in viticulture and enology offer unsurpassed opportunities for grape growers and wine makers, as well as undergraduate and graduate students.

A researcher harvesting grapes in a vineyard

News

November 11, 2025

Cornell creates transformative tech for wine industry

A new platform slashes screening time for the hundreds of grape samples E&J Gallo Winery collects during harvest - the latest milestone in a partnership that benefits the entire grape and wine industry.

Food Science
Viticulture and Enology

Robotics technician Cole Regnier works on an autonomous robot designed to detect disease on grapevines on the Cornell AgriTech campus in Geneva, New York.

News

September 8, 2025

Robot matches humans in scouting for vineyard diseases

The development of the robot is critical as managing such diseases as powdery and downy mildews in vineyards is the top concern for grape growers and viticulturists.

Cornell AgriTech
School of Integrative Plant Science
Horticulture Section

Hans Walter Peterson inspecting grapes in a vineyard

News

July 7, 2025

Faces of Extension: Hans Walter-Peterson

Hans Walter-Peterson, team leader and viticulture extension specialist with Cornell Cooperative Extension’s (CCE) Finger Lakes Grape program, transformed a hobby interest in wine into a thriving career. Working in the Finger Lakes region of New...

Viticulture and Enology