1 \ Unit 1: Introduction to vine viticulture
This online Viticulture course is divided into seven didactic units, in which the theoretical-practical training contents are distributed.
In this first didactic unit the contents focus on introducing the art of viticulture :
- Introduction to viticulture
- Knowledge of the plant
- Grape composition
2 \ Unit 2: Factors that affect the quality of the grape. Planting a vineyard: 1 \ Unit 1: Introduction to vine viticulture
- Factors that affect the quality of the grape
- Planning and planting a vineyard
3 \ Unit 3: Grape varieties and types: 1 \ Unit 1: Introduction to vine viticulture
- Vine varieties
4 \ Unit 4: Vine cultivation
- Actions on the plant
- Performances on the ground
5 \ Unit 5: The life of the vine and the quality of the grape
- Cycles of the vine
- Synthesis and evolution of compounds in the berry during ripening
- Influence of environmental and crop factors on the composition of the grape
- Ripening control for oenological purposes
- Vintage
6 \ Unit 6: Diseases, pests and environmental factors that negatively affect the vine
- Vine pests and diseases
- Environmental factors
7 \ Unit 7: News and new trends in viticulture
- 21st century viticulture: from the grape factory to biodynamics
- Precision viticulture
- Sustainability
- Biodynamic viticulture
- New viticultural practices
- Climate change and viticulture