Do you really know the path leading from the vine to your glass of wine? This MOOC will initiate you to the scientific and technological bases which define the framework in which wine professionals work, from the vine to the glass. This international online course presents you with 4 key modules on wine-making and sales: the biology of the vine, viticultural practices, oenology and the wine economy.
Who is this course for? / A qui s'adresse ce mooc ?
- Science students with a B.Sc. To discover the basis of vine and wine sciences
- Professionals who wish to extend their field of knowledge
Lesson Plans
Module 1 : Biology of the Vine
The annual cycle and the history of vine cultivation
Ecophysiology of the vine, relationships between soil-plant-climate
Development and ripening of the berries
Innovations with vine varieties
Module 2 : Viticulture
The annual viticultural cycle and installing the vineyard
Analysis of the ‘terroirs’ and of plant production
Vineyard management, irrigation, fertilisation and illnesses
Innovations in viticulture
Module 3 : Oenology
Biochemistry and grape must chemistry
Technical strategies, vinification and stabilisation technology
Fermentation and microbial actions
The chemistry of wines, aromas and quality testing
Module 4 : The Economy of the Wine and related sectors
Production to distribution statistics
Customer profiles and consumption patterns
The building and enhancement of the French wine sector
Structuring the French extended wine sector network and interactions
A weekly bonus will be given: an update on the wine economy.
Course Contents
A 5 weeks MOOC. One week of introduction and 4 thematic weeks.
The lesson, activities and tests are in French and English. The videos are recorded in English and sub-titled in English, French and Mandarine Chinese. The videos are designed to be easily understood.
Every week the professors will answer your questions during a live webinar. A forum is set up for discussion on the various vine and wine topics proposed, to go further.
