Postgraduate certificate Production of Specialty Wines

Special wines are distinguished by their grape and, in some cases, by the elaboration processes they undergo. Among their varieties are identified fortified, sweet, generous, liqueur wines and many other variants that undergo various interventions in their distillation process, fermentation and even the climatic conditions under which their fruit has developed. Given the strong competition in this sector and the exponential increase in consumption by wine fanatics, the industry strives to distinguish itself, to reduce costs and, above all, to provide quality and improvements to the final product. For this reason, TECH has developed a 100% online course that delves into wine varieties in order to update the knowledge of engineering graduates who wish to join this sector or those professionals who are already working in it.

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 understand the factors of climate and the biological cycle of the vine in only 6 weeks"

In a commercial context, the wine offer is very wide and highly competitive. For this reason, specialty wines are the product of choice for today's companies. These are variants that, due to their taste, color, alcohol level or aroma, seek a new experience for the consumer. All this, with the attention required by the winemaking processes and the incorporation of new techniques and technological advances, which speed up their production.

In response to this professional demand, TECH has designed a program aimed at graduates in Engineering and other specialists interested in special variants of wine, such as those classified as natural sweet wines. An innovative academic program supported by experts in Viticulture that, once completed by the students, will enable them to determine each of the typologies and the classification of the wines that compose them, as well as the richness they offer to the culture and heritage of the territories, and to master the elaborations with their own personality. TECH has designed this program 100% online to make it possible to follow it according to the student's possibilities.

In addition, TECH has incorporated innovative pedagogical tools that make the academic program an agile and enriching experience. One of them is the Relearningmethodology pioneered by this University, which exempts students from hours of memorization and facilitates the assimilation of the contents in a gradual and simple way. Likewise, specialists will have downloadable content in different formats that will provide them with all the necessary information to achieve an exhaustive learning process in the elaboration of special wines.

Don't wait any longer, distinguish yourself among the rest of the engineers in the wine sector by delving into each of the different wines and their areas of origin"

This Postgraduate certificate in Production of Specialty Wines contains the most complete and up-to-date program on the market. The most important features include:

The development of case studies presented by experts in innovation 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

Have you not yet mastered the patterns of making unrepeatable wines? Take part in the management of the winemaking process, thanks to the theoretical and practical knowledge provided by TECH "

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, by means of which the professionals must try to solve the different professional practice situations that are presented throughout the academic course. For this purpose, the students will be assisted by an innovative interactive video system created by renowned experts.

Specialty wines create a link between the heritage and culture of a territory. Explore this field now thanks to TECH's 100% online mode"

Are you interested in perfecting your skills in the wine industry? Delve into the different categories of wine to maximize your company's production"

Syllabus

The syllabus of this Postgraduate certificate in Production of Specialty Wines has been carefully designed by experts who work in business innovation and have developed their own winemaking strategies. In addition, TECH offers students audiovisual content in different formats, such as video summaries, activities and case simulations, among others, in order to make the program more dynamic. In this way, students will get the most out of the academic process during 6 weeks. In turn, TECH applies the Relearningmethodology, which will facilitate the assimilation of content in a progressive and simple way, getting students to dispense with memory exercises that require long and cumbersome hours of study.

Do you want to become a specialist in the vinification of liqueur wines? Discover now with TECH the winegrowing areas that produce the most grapevines"

Module 1. Vinification of Liqueur Wines, Natural Sweet Wines, Noble Rot Wines and Veil Wines

1.1. Liqueur Wines: Classification. Varieties and Production Areas

1.1.1. Fortified Wines, Liqueur Wines and Naturally Sweet Wines
1.1.2. Wine-Growing Areas of Spain
1.1.3. Winegrowing Areas of Portugal and Madeira
1.1.4. Other Areas of the World

1.2. Vinification of Liqueur Wines: Fortified Wines. Grape Ripening Parameters

1.2.1. Climate and the Biological Cycle of the Vine. Ripeness Indexes
1.2.2. The Time of Harvest Acquired Alcoholic Strength
1.2.3. Controls on Entry into the Winery

1.3. Vinification of Liqueur Wines: Fortified Wines. Production Processes: The Fortified Wine

1.3.1. Fermentation Kinetics Young Wine Production
1.3.2. Must Classification Heading Methodology
1.3.3. Types of Alcohols for the Header
1.3.4. Legal Aspects BORRAR

1.4. Vinification of Liqueur Wines: Liqueur Wines. Winemaking Processes: Aging

1.4.1. Oxidative Aging
1.4.2. Biological Breeding
1.4.3. Types of Wines: Fino, Manzanilla, Amontillado, Palo Cortado, Oloroso
1.4.4. Liqueur Wines

1.5. Veiled Wines: Varieties and Production Areas

1.5.1. Domination of Origin MONTILLA- MORILES
1.5.2. Domination of Origin JEREZ
1.5.3. Domination of Origin RUEDA
1.5.4. Domination of Origin CONDADO DE HUELVA
1.5.5. Other Areas for Aging Wines under Veil

1.6. Natural Sweet Wines: Varieties and Production Areas

1.6.1. Spain
1.6.2. Germany
1.6.3. France
1.6.4. Hungary
1.6.5. Other Countries

1.7. Natural Sweet Wines: Grape Ripeness Parameters

1.7.1. Ripeness Indexes
1.7.2. The Time of Harvest
1.7.3. Drying the Grapes Sunning, Raisined

1.8. Natural Sweet Wines: Production Processes

1.8.1. Fermentation Kinetics
1.8.2. Heading Methodology
1.8.3. Types of Alcohols for the Header

1.9. Other Sweet Wines: Naturally Sweet Wines. Noble Rot

1.9.2. Noble Rot
1.9.3. Sauternes
1.9.4. Tokaji
1.9.5. Other Naturally Sweet wines

1.10. Other Sweet Wines: Naturally Sweet Wines: Late Harvest Wines

1.10.1. Picolit, Pacherenc-du-Vic-Bilh, Jurançon, Priorat Sweet Rancios, Fondillón, Malvasía de La Palma and Lanzarote
1.10.2. Muscatel (Navarra, Alicante), Malvasia, Riesling, Gewürztraminer, etc
1.10.3. Ice Wines: Canada, Austria and Germany

A program made for you, with all the facilities so that you do not have to do without other activities in your daily life, while you learn about special wines"

Postgraduate Certificate in Production of Specialty Wines

Name: Production of Specialty Wines
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Specialty winemaking refers to the production of wines with unique and distinctive characteristics. This may include the use of special techniques and processes, different grape varieties and careful selection and blending of grapes, as well as the implementation of a careful and detailed winemaking process.The process of making specialty wines can vary depending on the type of wine you want to produce.

General processes used in the elaboration of some of the wines.

Sparkling wines: The process of making sparkling wines, such as champagne, involves a second fermentation in bottle. After the first fermentation and bottling, a mixture of sugar and yeast is added to each bottle before sealing. Dessert wines: Dessert wines are produced from grapes harvested when they are very ripe, which gives them a high level of natural sugar. The fermentation process is stopped to preserve the sugar level and brandy is added to increase the alcohol content. Red wines: Red winemaking involves fermenting the grapes with the skins and seeds, which adds color and flavor to the wines. This process also involves careful selection and blending of grape varieties to create a complex and distinctive flavor profile. White Wines: Unlike red wines, white wines are produced by fermenting only the grape juice without the skin or seeds. This gives it a clean and fresh flavor profile. In addition, special techniques, such as barrel fermentation, can be added to add additional flavors. To make specialty wines, a combination of experience, technical knowledge and tasting and sampling skills is required. Winemakers and sommeliers are professionals who specialize in winemaking and tasting, and finding a trusted winemaker or sommelier can be a great help in the process of making specialty wines."