Learning objectives
Provide the student with knowledge concerning the production techniques in viticulture, with particular reference to the historical, varietal and quality aspects, and their relationship with grape transformation into wine.
Prerequisites
Biology
Course unit content
<p>Historical outline</p>
<p>Grapevine diffusion in the world. Grape taxonomy and ampelograpy</p>
<p>Morphology and physiology. Annual cycle and bud cycle. </p>
<p>Grape ripening. Sensory aspects.</p>
<p>Grape ecology</p>
<p>Propagation; vineyard establishment, pruning, training systems.</p>
<p>Nutrition, irrigation, management techniques.</p>
<p>Grape breeding</p>
Full programme
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Bibliography
Fregoni M., 2005. Viticoltura di qualità. Verona, 2005.
Teaching methods
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Assessment methods and criteria
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Other information
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2030 agenda goals for sustainable development
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