VIT 101 - Introduction to Winemaking & Viticulture

This course is designed to introduce students to the world of growing grapes and winemaking while providing hands on experiences in both. Orientation into the Viticulture and Wine Technology AAS program will occur in this class. Classroom topics include cultural history and geography, grapevine taxonomy and anatomy, wine producing regions, viticultural cycles, general winemaking operations and important factors influencing wine styles. This class will present a focus on the New York state wine industry. Tasting wines will be integrated into this class to better understand the Finger Lakes and other New York regional wine styles. Hands on experiences will include harvesting, making wine in collaboration with second year students and visiting important viticulture and winemaking sites.

• Viticulture & Enology
• 2 Credit(s)
• (1.5-1.5) Contact Hour(s)