Syllabus

This Postgraduate certificate has been designed with the main purpose of providing a very useful learning experience for the professional growth of students in the wine tourism sector. For this purpose, TECH Global University has created an intensive program of 150 teaching hours, where the graduate will be able to delve, through innovative teaching resources, into the advances achieved in the production of the most sophisticated white wines in the world.

Thanks to the Relearning system, you will not have to dedicate long hours of study and you will be able to consolidate the key concepts in a simple way"

Syllabus

This Postgraduate certificate presents a study plan that has taken into account the most valuable and essential information that every professional must have to become a Specialist in White Wine Elaboration.  

In this way, students will gain knowledge with a global approach to the vinification of white and rosé wines, based on information about the main grape varieties in the world's main tourist destinations, maturation parameters and fermentation processes.

An intensive training course of 150 teaching hours that will be accompanied by numerous additional didactic material (video summaries, detailed videos, specialized readings), which will allow you to dynamically deepen your knowledge of the most advanced techniques for temperature control, the aging of white wines or the process and choice of bottling. 

In addition, thanks to the Relearning system, based on the reiteration of key contents throughout the program, students will reduce the time spent studying and memorizing.

An excellent opportunity to progress in the tourism sector through a Diploma that does not require attendance, nor does it have classes with fixed schedules. Thus, the professional will be able to perfectly combine his or her daily responsibilities with a degree that is at the academic forefront.

This Postgraduate certificate is developed over 6 week and is divided into 1 module: 

Module 1. Vinification of White and Rosé Wines

Where, When and How is it Taught?

TECH offers the possibility of developing this Postgraduate certificate in White Wine Elaboration completely online. During the 6 weeks of the specialization, the student will be able to access all the contents of this program at any time, which will allow the students to self-manage their study time.  

Module 1. Vinification of White and Rosé Wines

1.1. White Grape Varieties and Wine Styles

1.1.1. Main Varieties in the Iberian Peninsula
1.1.2. Main Varieties in France
1.1.3. Main Varieties in Italy
1.1.4. Main Varieties in South America 
1.1.5. Main Varieties in North America
1.1.6. Main Varieties in South Africa
1.1.7. Main Varieties in Australia and New Zealand
1.1.8. Introduction to the Main Processing Styles 

1.2. White Grape Ripening Parameters

1.2.1. Ripeness Indexes
1.2.2. Ripeness and Ideal Time of Harvest
1.2.3. Quality Criteria for Reception of White Grapes

1.3. Reception of White Grapes

1.3.1. Harvest and Reception in the Winery
1.3.2. Destemming and Crushing
1.3.3. Maceration and Pressing 

1.4. Prefermentation Processes

1.4.1. Protection of Must Against Oxidation
1.4.2. Must Racking and Clarification
1.4.3. Must Corrections 

1.5. Alcoholic Fermentation of White Wines

1.5.1. Vatting and Types of Tanks and Vessels for Fermentation 
1.5.2. Inoculation of Wine Yeasts, Vat Feet and Spontaneous Fermentations 
1.5.3. nitrogen limentation and must aeration 

1.6. Temperature Control

1.6.1. Control of Fermentation Temperature 
1.6.2. Control and Analytical Monitoring of Alcoholic Fermentation 
1.6.3. Control and Monitoring of the End of Alcoholic Fermentation 

1.7. Other Fermentations and Aging of White Wines

1.7.1. Malolactic Fermentation
1.7.2. Aging on Lees 
1.7.3. Fermentation and/or Barrel Aging 

1.8. Processes of Clarification, Stabilization and Filtration of White Wines

1.8.1. Clarification processes
1.8.2. Stabilization Processes
1.8.3. Filtration Processes 

1.9. Bottling

1.9.1. Control of Pre-Bottling Analytical Parameters 
1.9.2. Control of Parameters During Bottling of White Wine 
1.9.3. Cork Stoppers and Alternative Closures for White Wine 

1.10. Special Fermentations

1.10.1. Ice Wines 
1.10.2. Fermentation with Skins 
1.10.3. Orange Wines  

An academic itinerary of 150 teaching hours of the most advanced knowledge on special fermentations" 

Teaching Objectives

The main objective of this Postgraduate certificate is to offer the professional of the tourism sector the most advanced and recent information on the Production of White Wines. This information is essential for the creation of projects linked to this product or to the promotion of initiatives associated with oenology or tourist gastronomy. In order to achieve this goal, you will have access to innovative didactic material that can be easily accessed from any electronic device with an Internet connection.

This university degree gives you the tools you need to master white and rosé winemaking from start to finish"

TECH makes the goals of their students their own goals too.
Working together to achieve them.

The Postgraduate certificate in White Wine Elaboration will enable students to:

  1. Deepen in the differentiating characteristics of white wine vinification processes
  2. Develop the winemaking knowledge that will allow the best decisions to be made at the different stages of the chosen white wine 
  3. Respectfully transfer the expression of a variety or terroir to the wine 
  4. Emphasize the importance of vineyard care for winemaking
  5. Determine the processes for cleaning white wines
  6. Establish the new trends in white winemaking 
  7. Provide the widest possible range of viticultural knowledge
  8. Show the student the importance of viticulture for the production of great wines
  9. Inculcate the need for environmental protection based on sustainability 
  10. Substantiate the enological importance of these compounds both in the winemaking stages and in the final product

Postgraduate Certificate in White Wine Elaboration

Are you passionate about the world of wine? Do you want to become an expert in the elaboration of white wines? The Postgraduate Certificate in White Winemaking Specialist course is perfect for you. In this course you will learn everything you need to make quality white wines, from the selection of the grapes to the bottling of the finished wine.

The course will teach you everything you need to make quality white wines, from the selection of the grapes to the bottling of the finished wine.

The course syllabus covers all the important aspects of white winemaking. You will learn about grape selection and care, the fermentation and fining process, barrel handling and final bottling. In addition, you will learn about the technical and legal aspects surrounding white winemaking, including health and safety regulations. The course is taught by expert winemakers with extensive experience in the wine industry, which guarantees quality training. By the end of the course, you will have acquired the knowledge and skills necessary to work in the world of viticulture and enology, as well as to start your own winery and produce superior quality white wines.

Postgraduate Certificate in Specialist in White Wine Elaboration

If you are a wine lover and want to specialize in white winemaking, this Postgraduate Certificate course is perfect for you. During this program, you will acquire in-depth knowledge of white winemaking techniques, from the selection of grapes to the maturation of the final product.

You will also learn how to make white wines, from the selection of grapes to the maturation of the final product.

In addition, you will learn about the characteristics of different grape varieties and their impact on wine quality. You will also have the opportunity to learn about the technologies and tools used in the winemaking process, as well as the quality controls necessary to ensure a high quality final product.