Foundations Of Viticulture - Understanding How Wine Is Grown

The ultimate prep course for viticulture taught by celebrity sommelier, Ryan Vet

What you'll learn
Learn viticulture - the science of how wine is grown
Prep for key exam questions in viticulture if you plan to take WSET, CMS, SWE or other wine certifications
Understand the lifecycle of the vitis vinifera vine (the wine grape-producing vine)
Requirements
Have a basic understanding of wine
Description
If you're looking for an understanding of how wine is grown, you're in the right place. Whether you are looking for a WSET prep course or trying to studying for your Court of Master Sommeliers exam, this course is for you.Celebrity Sommelier, Ryan Vet, lays out the foundations of viticulture. In this easy to follow course, you will be taken on a journey through wine growing. Whether you are a wine hobbyist or wine enthusiast, this foundations of viticulture course is for you. You will learn the key elements to a vine's growth and the factors that will influence its fruit. Ultimately, viticulture is the key element as to what determines the quality of wine in your glass.Take a tour of the wine vine, vitis vinifera. In this course, you will understand the key decisions wine makers and vineyard managers must take when trying to produce high quality wine. From buying a vineyard plot to pruning grape vines, this foundations of viticulture course will provide you with the insight you need to be successful. Learning how vines are grown is critical to enjoying wine.

Overview

Section 1: Introduction

Lecture 1 Introduction

Section 2: History of Viticulture

Lecture 2 The History of Viticulture

Section 3: Locations - Physical Factors of Viticulture

Lecture 3 Business Decisions of Viticulture

Lecture 4 Influence of Climate and Weather on Viticulture

Lecture 5 Impact of Topography on Wine Growing

Lecture 6 Wine Soils Simplified

Section 4: The Vine

Lecture 7 The Types of Grape Vines

Lecture 8 Understanding the Importance of Rootstock on Grape Vines

Lecture 9 The Fruit of the Vine

Section 5: Understanding Vineyard Management for Making Wine

Lecture 10 Vineyard Planning

Lecture 11 The Lifecycle of a Vine - Learning the growth phases of vitis vinifera

Lecture 12 Harvesting Grapes for Wine Production

Section 6: Conclusion

Lecture 13 Closing Remarks on Viticulture

Anyone passionate about wine