vitivinícola
wine-growing, viticultural
adjective bee-tee-bee-NEE-koh-lah Rare
Origin: From Latin vitis, 'vine', + vinum, 'wine', + -cola, 'cultivator'.
Usage Note
Vitivinícola is a compound adjective covering both viticulture (grape growing) and wine production. It is invariable for gender: la industria vitivinícola, el sector vitivinícola. The standalone vinícola refers only to wine-making, while vitícola refers only to grape-growing.
Examples
"La región tiene una gran tradición vitivinícola."
Natural Translation
The region has a great wine-growing tradition.
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