葡萄栽培 and 葡萄酒酿造学 Program and Degree Options

The 葡萄栽培 and 葡萄酒酿造学 curriculum is designed to provide the entrepreneurial and technical skills necessary to man年龄 a profitable, environmentally sound vineyard and/or winemaking business. Students learn the fundamentals of sustainable viticulture, focusing on cultivars that are suitable for Colorado, as well as the science of fermentation and the fundamentals of producing and testing wine. Coursework emphasizes entrepreneurial and practical field training. As part of their education, students will participate in the establishment and man年龄ment of a vineyard and the production of wine. Graduates are qualified for employment in a variety of positions associated with viticulture and winemaking businesses.

The 葡萄酒酿造学 技术证书 in the 葡萄栽培 and 葡萄酒酿造学 program is a concentrated study in the areas of viticulture, 酿酒的过程, wine etiquette and sensory evaluation. The certificate provides an information and knowledge base for students interested in the wine industry.

This certificate prepares students for a future training and career in grape growing and vineyard establishment.

Wine Appreciation Technical certificate in the 葡萄栽培 and 葡萄酒酿造学 program gives the student an opportunity to learn about winemaking, 葡萄酒的风格, 葡萄酒产区, grape varieties and an opportunity to develop or improve their palate through sensory analysis. This certificate would benefit students in a restaurant, 酒庄品酒室, retail/wholesale or used as a foundation to be successful toward a sommelier certification.

Wine Fermentation Technical certificate in the 葡萄栽培 and 葡萄酒酿造学 program is a concentrated study in all aspects of the fermentation process. Fermentation is the process of microorganisms converting sugar to ethanol that cannot be visualized. Students use lab analysis, sensory and a strong foundation of knowledge to understand the process of fermentation. The courses in the certificate are taught in a hands-on setting applying skills learned to gain understanding of the process. Although this certificate is directed toward making wine from grapes, fruit and/or honey; fermentation is fermentation, and the knowledge gained could be used in both beer and cider making.

This certificate prepares students for careers all aspects of wine service as well as pairing wine with foods in fine restaurants or wineries.