Vine & Wine (FUN)

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.