Department Of Viticulture and Oenology And Institute For Wine Biotechnology

A closer look

The DVO is the only University-based department in South Africa that offers undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Viticulture and Oenology. The department has at its disposal well-equipped research facilities, including experimental and commercial vineyards, a small-scale teaching experimental cellar and an industry-scale research and training cellar. Research projects are supported by competitive grants awarded to the department by industry or government institutions.