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.

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

tops of the interior of 2 cans, showing different colors & textures

Report

June 13, 2025

Wine or cider can liner terminology – precision matters!

A case study on the importance of terminology: A canned beverage producer received and used cans from a supplier without issues over multiple months of storage. However, without warning, several runs of cans in 2024 showed evidence of hydrogen...

Food Science
Viticulture and Enology

2 pics of diseased, unusable grapes on the vines

Report

May 26, 2025

Understanding the Role of Mancozeb in Eastern Grape Production

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is currently reviewing the registration of the fungicide Mancozeb, with proposed changes that may impact its use in grapes nationwide. This includes the potential removal of grapes from the approved...

Plant Pathology and Plant-Microbe Biology Section
Viticulture and Enology
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