The academic content and curriculum of the Wine Production Technology Associate Degree Program comprehensively addresses each stage of the wine production process. The main objective of the program is to teach students the scientific and technological aspects of wine production and to train competent experts in this field.
The curriculum usually includes core courses such as
Grape Science and Viticulture: This course covers topics such as grape varieties, viticulture techniques, growing and harvesting grapes. Students learn the effects of different grape varieties on wine production.
Fermentation Technology: Provides in-depth knowledge of fermentation, the fundamental process of winemaking. The chemical and biological basis of the fermentation process, yeast strains and fermentation management are among the main topics of this course.
Wine Chemistry: The chemical components involved in wine production and their effects on the aroma, taste and quality of wine are studied.
Wine Analysis and Quality Control: This course includes chemical and physical analysis methods of wine, quality control standards and wine tasting techniques.
Wine Production Techniques: In this course, the production process of wine is explained in detail, teaching how to produce red, white and rosé wines, as well as special types of wine (for example, sparkling wines).
Wine Business and Marketing: Emphasis on business management, marketing strategies and sales techniques in the wine industry.
Wine Law and Legislation: Legal regulations, national and international legislation related to the production and sale of wine are the subjects of this course.
Internship and Practices: Internships in wine production companies, where theoretical knowledge is put into practice, enable students to gain sector experience.
These courses teach students the technical and scientific aspects of wine production, while at the same time providing them with the necessary skills to produce solutions to real-world problems they will encounter in the industry. The curriculum of the program is constantly updated, following current technologies and innovations related to wine production. In this way, graduates will be familiar with the latest trends and techniques in the wine industry.