Background
Petrucci, Vincent Emilio was born on July 13, 1925 in Crockett, California, United States. Son of Vincent C. and Assunta (Spero) Petrucci.
consultant viticulture educator
Petrucci, Vincent Emilio was born on July 13, 1925 in Crockett, California, United States. Son of Vincent C. and Assunta (Spero) Petrucci.
Bachelor of Science in Biology, University of California, Davis, 1948; Master of Science in Pomology, University of California, Davis, 1951; Doctor of Science (honorary), University of California, Fresno, 1994.
Teacher agriculture, assistant football and basketball coach, Esparto (California) H.S., 1947-1948;
professor viticulture, California State University, Fresno, 1948-1993;
professor emeritus, California State University, Fresno, since 1993;
director Viticulture Research Center, California State University, Fresno, 1977-1985;
director Viticulture and Enology Research Center, California State University, Fresno, 1985-1993. Member, consultant California Raisin Advisory Board. Advisor American Vineyard Foundation.
Mem.wine grape quality committee Wine Institute. Co-chairman California Grape Growers Coalition. Presenter in field; consultant to numerous vineyards, universities, colleges, professional organizations, including Almaden Vineyards, Brazil, Chateau Lafite, Pouliat, France, Viticulture and Enology Experiment Station, Montpellier, France, 1986, U. Llerido, Spain, Organisation International Organisation Viticulturists, Rome, 1987.
United States representative United States of America Exhibit, Moldavia. Participant numerous seminars, conferences, meetings in field.
Member of the board review committee Boy Scouts American. Past president St. Anthony's Men's Club, Young Men's Institute. Wine and juice judge Florida State Fair, Tampa, 1990.
With Air Corps Svc., United States Navy, 1944-1945. Member American Society Horticultural Science, American Society Enologists (board directors 1976), California Fertilization Association (former member soil improvement committee), Fort Washington Golf and Country Club, Phi Kappa Phi.
Married Josephine San Julian, July 12, 1948. Children: Julianne, Kristene, Stephanie, Vincent P., Teresa.