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Vintner: meaning, definitions and examples

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vintner

 

[ ˈvɪntnər ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

wine production

A vintner is a person who specializes in the production of wine. They may be involved in various aspects of winemaking, from growing the grapes to fermenting the juice and bottling the final product. Vintners can be found in vineyards, wineries, and wine shops. In some contexts, the term can refer to someone who sells wine, particularly in a retail or distribution setting. The art and science of vintning requires knowledge of viticulture, enology, and the market for wines.

Synonyms

wine merchant, wine producer, winemaker

Examples of usage

  • The vintner carefully selected the grapes this season.
  • She learned the craft of a vintner from her grandfather.
  • The local vintner offers tastings every weekend.
  • Vintners must adapt to climate changes to produce quality wines.

Translations

Translations of the word "vintner" in other languages:

🇵🇹 vinicultor

🇮🇳 मदिरा उत्पादक

🇩🇪 Weinbauer

🇮🇩 penghasil anggur

🇺🇦 винороб

🇵🇱 winiarz

🇯🇵 ワイン生産者

🇫🇷 vigneron

🇪🇸 vinicultor

🇹🇷 şarap üreticisi

🇰🇷 와인 생산자

🇸🇦 منتج النبيذ

🇨🇿 vinař

🇸🇰 vinár

🇨🇳 酿酒师

🇸🇮 vinar

🇮🇸 vínframleiðandi

🇰🇿 шарап өндіруші

🇬🇪 ღვინის მწარმოებელი

🇦🇿 şərab istehsalçısı

🇲🇽 vinicultor

Etymology

The word 'vintner' originates from the Old French term 'vinetier', which means 'wine merchant' and is derived from 'vin', meaning 'wine'. This term entered the English language in the late Middle Ages, reflecting the growing importance of wine production and trade in Europe at that time. The role of the vintner evolved as the wine industry developed, especially with the establishment of vineyards and wineries in various regions. Throughout history, vintners have played a crucial role in the agricultural economy, influencing not only local but also global markets for wine. Today, the profession encompasses a wide range of skills, including agricultural practices, fermentation science, and business management, making vintners essential figures in the culinary and cultural landscape.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #33,614 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.