Included in the VDQS (Vineyard Data Quantification Society) is also the European Association of Wine Economists - EuAWE and Gastronometrica - "Society for Quantification in Gastronomy"- SQG . Enometrics is defined as:
a broader definition of "œnométrie", which was originally (1838), a measurement of the alcohol content in wine; in his new wider meaning: a discipline devoted to measurement of activities and products linked to wines and alcoholic beverages. Aims
Promote the exchange of research in theoretical and applied enometrics
Since its foundation the VDQS organise each year conferences with special and pertinent issues. In 2014 it will be number 21 already! VDQS publish scientific books and a regular revue corresponding to a selection of the best contributions exposed during the conference
Promote relationships between its members
Conferences, round tables, ... are organised by VDQS with scientists highly interested by oenometrics. Encourage teaching and research
From 1992 to 2007, the VDQS awarded during each conference the prize "of Verona Enometrics - Domini Veneti", to honor the best contributions to Enometrics. Since 2008 this prize has become the great prize of VDQS the "Samantha Smith Award". Other awards of local initiative, are awarded annually to the most distinguished speakers by a jury. Establish contacts with individuals and groups who have similar interests
VDQS represents Economists and Econometricians...
Mission: Mobilize the Expertise of Economists, Econometricians, Specialists in Marketing, Finance or Management for professionals of Vine and Wine /
Mobiliser l'expertise d'Economistes, d'Economètres, de spécialistes de Marketing, de Finance ou de Gestion au service des professionnels de la Vigne et du vin