Postgraduate certificate Wine Aging and Breeding

The climate, the terrain, the type of grape are just some of the elements that will determine the different properties of the wine, but two are especially relevant in its aging and ageing: time and the barrel. It is an art that impregnates spicy and toasted aromas and adds other nuances depending on the maturity of the wine. Mastering all these concepts requires learning from the best experts. For this reason, TECH Technological University has designed this degree that brings the Tourism professional closer to a syllabus taught by specialists with an excellent background in the Oenology sector. Thus, through a 100% online format, you will learn about the importance of oak barrels in the aging of a wide variety of current wines.

University certificate

duration

6 weeks

Modality

Online

Schedule

At your own pace

Exams

Online

start date

Credits

6 ECTS

financing up to

3 months

Price(first year)

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Syllabus

This Postgraduate certificate will take the tourism professional on a journey through the history of oak wood and its use in barrels for wine storage. A general knowledge that will gradually introduce you to the different particularities that favor the aging and breeding of the great variety of existing wines. All of this, in addition, with the best pedagogical resources of the current university academic panorama.

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Syllabus

This Postgraduate certificate is designed to provide over 6 weeks the most valuable and outstanding information on Wine Aging and Breeding, especially through the use of oak barrels.

The syllabus is based on the knowledge and current experience of a teaching team with extensive experience as winemakers and specialists in wineries. In this way, the students will have access to a content that will take them for 150 hours to delve into the evolution of the use and manufacture of oak barrels for wine storage.

A whole art, which will allow the professional to learn about the most outstanding advances in this sector, as well as to acquire an intensive learning about the influence of oak on aromas depending on the geographical area. In addition, in order to make the information much more attractive, TECH Global University provides numerous additional didactic resources: video summaries, in-depth videos, essential readings or case studies.

In this way, the graduate will have access to an intensive, yet flexible, university degree. All you need is an electronic device (cell phone, tablet or computer) with an Internet connection to access the syllabus of this program. An ideal academic option for those who wish to advance in the field of Oenology through an avant-garde Postgraduate Certificate.

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

Module 1. Importance of the Oak Barrel in Wine Aging

Where, When and How is it Taught?

TECH Global University offers students the opportunity to study this Postgraduate certificate in Wine Aging and Breeding 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. Importance of the Oak Barrel in Wine Aging

1.1. Importance of Oak for Barrel Manufacturing

1.1.1. Use of the Barrel History
1.1.2. Knowledge about Cooperage Wood
1.1.3. Use of Barrels in Dry White Wines
1.1.4. Use of Barrels in Red Wines

1.2. Oak

1.2.1. Morphology and Anatomy
1.2.2. Botanical Differentiation and Origins
1.2.3. Notion of Grain and Porosity

1.3. Wood Selection

1.3.1. Selection in the Forest
1.3.2. Selection at the Sawmill
1.3.3. Selection in the Cooperage

1.4. Drying and Seasoning of the Wood

1.4.1. Drying the Wood
1.4.2. Seasoning the Wood
1.4.3. Importance of Microorganisms During Drying

1.5. Manufacture of Barrels

1.5.1. The Transformation of the Staves
1.5.2. Assembly of the Staves
1.5.3. The Toasting of the Barrel
1.5.4. Manufacture of the Barrel Tops
1.5.5. Finishing the Barrel

1.6. Aromatic Contributions of Oak Barrels

1.6.1. Aromatic Contributions of French Oak
1.6.2. Aromatic Contributions of American Oak
1.6.3. Aromatic Contributions of Eastern European oak

1.7. Oak Tannin

1.7.1. The Elagitannins
1.7.2. Enological Interest
1.7.3. Importance of Tannin in the Structure of Wine
1.7.4. Kinetics of Tannin Release from the Barrel in Time

1.8. The Barrel, an Impermeable and Porous Container

1.8.1. Impermeability of the Barrel
1.8.2. Porosity of the Barrel
1.8.3. Importance of the Barrel in the Aging Process

1.9. The Good Use of Oak Barrels

1.9.1. Reception of New Barrels
1.9.2. Maintenance of the Barrels Over Time
1.9.3. Repair of Leaks

1.10. The Second Life of Oak Barrels

1.10.1. The Interest of the Second-Hand Barrel
1.10.2. The Use of Second-Hand Barrels for Spirits
1.10.3. Alternatives to Enological Use

It provides an in-depth look at the most effective techniques for barrel maintenance and leak repair"

Teaching Objectives

This Postgraduate certificate in Wine Aging and Breeding brings the professional closer to the most advanced knowledge on the manufacture of oak barrels and the elaboration of the diverse variety of wines in them. In this way, at the end of the 150 teaching hours of this program, the student will be a specialist in this traditional production method, which has been perfected through the appropriate choice of wood and the study of the composition of the wines stored in them.

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

The Postgraduate certificate in Wine Aging and Breeding will enable students to:

Be able to identify and understand the different stages of barrel manufacturing
Illustrate the elements of differentiation between the different manufacturers
Be aware that the barrel is not only an aromatic contribution, but also an element of wine stabilization
Analyze the composition of oak
Determine the difference between French, American, and Eastern European oak
Examine the phenomena of interaction between the oak barrel and the wine
Understand the importance of ellagitannins
Be able to understand the concept of grain
Identify the organoleptic alterations of the wine
Provide the widest possible range of viticultural knowledge

Postgraduate Certificate in Wine Aging and Breeding

The wine industry is one of the most important sectors in the economy of many countries. The care and processing of grapes until they are transformed into wine is a delicate task. It is a job that requires careful attention and specialized knowledge. At TECH Global University, we have designed the Postgraduate Certificate in Wine Aging and Breeding. This course focuses on providing wine professionals with the necessary tools to improve the quality of wines. And consequently, improve the positioning of the wineries in the market.

This academic program is aimed at professionals in the sector who wish to acquire updated knowledge in the field of wine aging and ageing. In this course, the participant will be able to deepen their understanding of the organoleptic characteristics of wines. They will also learn about fermentation processes, barrel aging and bottle aging. It will also address the importance of proper winery management, including the selection of raw materials.