Postgraduate certificate Wine Aging and Breeding

From the fermentation process to the final product served in the wine glass, there are essential procedures that specialists must put into practice. Among them is aging in barrels or bottles. In this sense, oak barrels offer great benefits to the product that are reflected in its smell, texture, taste and ultimate composition. In order for winemaking engineers to promote the incorporation of artificial barrels that are more environmentally friendly and offer a biological product, they must take into account all the innovations and the history of the container. For this reason, TECH has designed a Postgraduate Certificate for specialists to be able to identify barrel manufacturing methods and their influence on wine. This is a 100% online program, so that students can learn the subject in just 6 weeks.

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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Introduction to the Program

With this Postgraduate certificate you will know perfectly the history of the oak barrel that has been the protagonist in the aging of wines for years"

The aging and reserve process is directly related to the quality of the barrels used by wine companies. In this sense, reserve and grand reserve wines are those that spend the longest time in the cellars and the oak barrels are decisive for their quality. The truth is that the felling of forests is also a reality faced by the industry. This is why today's companies, taking into account ethical principles and sustainability, are committed to alternatives that replace barrels on an equal footing.

To provide solutions to organic winemaking, specialists in this field must master the proper use of oak barrels, the keys to their manufacture and importation, but also be able to offer other alternatives that are more respectful of the natural environment. For this reason, TECH offers a Postgraduate certificate aimed at engineering graduates and other professionals interested in new technologies in the industrial and winemaking scenario in order to improve their skills in real practice.

This is a program that offers theoretical and practical knowledge with the support of a professional team made up of winemakers with extensive experience in the sector.

These teachers will be the ones who will teach the program and provide students with the keys to develop towards sustainability in an ever-changing field. TECH also uses audiovisual materials in different formats so that students are highly dynamic during the study weeks, in order to motivate them and promote the best performance on their part. All this, with a 100% online modality that allows the specialists to combine the academic experience and their personal life.

In only 6 weeks you will obtain all the knowledge in the drying and maturation of wood in barrels"

This Postgraduate certificate in Wine Aging and Breeding contains the most complete and up-to-date program on the market. The most important features include:

Case studies presented by experts in Enological Engineering and Viticulture
The graphic, schematic and eminently practical contents with which it is conceived provide Scientific information on those disciplines that are essential for professional practice
Practical exercises where self-assessment can be used to improve learning.
Its special emphasis on innovative methodologies
Theoretical lessons, questions to the expert, debate forums on controversial topics, and individual reflection assignments
Content that is accessible from any fixed or portable device with an Internet connection

In the Virtual Campus you will have access to 150 hours of additional high quality material and you will be able to contact directly with the teachers to solve your doubts”

The program’s teaching staff includes professionals from the sector who contribute their work experience to this educational program, as well as renowned specialists from leading societies and prestigious universities.

Its multimedia content, developed with the latest educational technology, will provide the professionals with situated and contextual learning, i.e., a simulated environment that will provide an immersive education programmed to learn in real situations.

The design of this program focuses on problem-based learning, through which the professional must try to solve the different professional practice situations that arise during the academic year. For this purpose, the students will be assisted by an innovative interactive video system created by renowned experts.

Thanks to TECH, you will master the importance of microorganisms during drying and increase your skills as an experienced wine professional"

Gain all the knowledge for the selection of the most suitable wood for the production of specific wines.

Syllabus

The syllabus of this Postgraduate certificate in Wine Aging and Breeding has been carefully designed by experts in Viticulture, who will transmit their knowledge through audiovisual contents that are easy to assimilate and that will prepare them for real performance in the work environment through the simulation of cases. These professionals will share all their wine knowledge through audiovisual materials, with a theoretical-practical format that will allow the pace of study to be adapted to each student. In addition, TECH applies the Relearningmethodology to exempt students from long hours of memorization and to allow them to assimilate all the contents in a gradual and simple way.

Register now to discover the kinetics of barrel tannin release over 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. Barrel Manufacturing

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

A program designed for professionals like you, who want to improve their skills in an industrial field in constant technological change"

Postgraduate Certificate in Wine Aging and Breeding

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Discover the secrets of wine breeding and aging with our Postgraduate Certificate in Wine Aging and Breeding program at TECH Global University. In this program, you'll dive into the fascinating world of viticulture and learn the key processes to create high-quality wines with character and personality. Through our online classes, you will be able to acquire theoretical and practical knowledge about the aging and ageing of wines from the comfort of your own home. Our expert winemakers and professional oenologists will guide you through the different stages of aging and ageing, from grape selection to final bottling. You will learn about fermentation techniques, the types of oak barrels used and the aging times necessary to achieve the desired flavor profiles. You will explore the concepts of barrel aging, bottle aging and the factors that influence the process, such as temperature, humidity and grape quality. In addition, you will learn about the different grape varieties and the most important wine regions, as well as the regulations and appellations that govern the wine industry.

Be the professional the wine industry needs in the vineyards

Our hands-on approach will allow you to participate in wine tastings and sensory analysis to develop your palate and appreciation skills. You will learn to identify the aromas, flavors and characteristics of wines at different stages of aging and aging. In addition, as part of TECH Global University, you will have access to exclusive resources and a community of students passionate about the world of wine. You will be able to interact with other students, exchange experiences and expand your professional network. At the end of the Postgraduate Certificate in Wine Aging and Breeding, you will be prepared to enter the exciting world of winemaking and will be able to apply your knowledge in the production, aging and ageing of high quality wines. You will be able to work in wineries, vineyards, restaurants, wine stores or start your own winemaking project.