Lifestyle Learning Direct

Learn the history of viticulture, the current state of the industry, wine and table grapes, dried grapes, cultural practices (trellising, soils, planting, pruning, irrigation, pests and diseases), vineyard design, improving quality, harvest and post harvest procedures, winemaking, marketing and more...

Some of the most recognisable regions in the world are those famous for their viticulture. France has districts with long histories of high-quality grape production and winemaking (Champagne, Bordeaux, Burgundy and Beaujolais districts) and winemakers in these areas have contributed greatly to the art and science of viticulture. Italians are equally proud of their contribution from wine-producing regions such as Tuscany. Germany's Rhine Valley and Mosel areas have an impressive heritage, as do districts in Spain and Portugal.

Today, wines from newer viticultural countries are making an impact on world markets, such as the Napa Valley in the United States, as well as the southern hemisphere countries of Argentina, Chile, New Zealand and Australia. With a strong influence from European winemaking emigrants, the unique Australian soil and climatic conditions have favoured high-quality winemaking in regions such as the Hunter, Barossa and Yarra, as well as the west's Margaret River and southern Victoria's Mornington Peninsula.

Countries that have only been producing wine for a mere century or two have relied on the science of viticulture for improved production techniques in place of "traditional" methods and inherited family secrets. This course will help you develop an ability to select and cultivate appropriate varieties of grapes in different situations and provide the knowledge to make informed decisions about the management of a vineyard.

Delivery Options

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CD ROM