Originally from South Africa where he studied viticulture and oenology at the University of Stellenbosch, Etienne Neethling came to France in 2008 to complete his masters and doctoral studies. He is today a lecturer-researcher at the Ecole Supérieure des Agricultures in Angers, developing research work on adapting the wine sector to climate variability and change. He is the head of the international master programme in vine, wine and terroir management and an OIV expert within the ENVIRO group. His teaching activities are mainly focused on the terroir concept and the environmental impacts on vine performance and wine quality. He also holds the WSET level 3 award in wines.
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