Wineries of Indiana

The Viticulture group is based in the Horticulture Department at Purdue University. The activities of the viticulture program includes research, extension, and teaching activities such as:

• Research vineyards throughout the state at Purdue Agricultural Centers and commercial vineyards
• Evaluation of cultivars for disease resistance, cold hardiness, and wine quality
• Advise existing and potential growers on all aspects of grape production
• Conducting statewide workshops
• Collaborating with colleagues in region to host Heartland Grape and Wine Schools
• Teaching upper level undergraduate course in viticulture and small fruit crops
• Directing and advising graduate student projects in viticulture
• www.hort.purdue.edu/fruitveg/fruit/grapes.shtml