World wines and viticulture (159813)
Course coordinator
Course description
This course introduces students to the richness and diversity of viticulture and winemaking, as an important economic sector in the world through the data on the state of the industry on a global level. The most important wine-growing countries will be presented (history, environmental conditions, surfaces and varieties, and technological specificities in the production of grapes and wine). Particular emphasis will be given on traditional and most famous regions of individual countries, and their typical wines, descriptive and sensory - tasting. During the lectures and exercises, students will be introduced to the wine legislation in different countries (especially EU regulations) and at the same time their wine quality categories and labelling of wines on the market will be presented.
Upon the completion of lectures, exercises, field classes and seminars students will be made familiar with the specifics of viticulture in certain parts of the world, with the world's most famous wines and special technology in their production. The module will contribute to better understanding and valorisation of production, and complements the knowledge gained to other modules in the study.
Type of course
- Graduate studies / MS Courses taught in English (Elective course, 1 semester, 1 year)
ECTS: 6.00
E-learning: L1
Teaching hours: 60
Lectures: 36
Practicum: 12
Seminar: 12
Lecturer
Associate teacher for exercises
Grading
Sufficient (2): 60-69 %
Good (3): 70-79 %
Very good (4): 80-89 %
Excellent (5): 90-100%
General competencies
Student is capable of understanding the diversity and technological specifics in viticulture and wine production, as the important part of economy at global level, and especially in most important countries in the world.
Types of instruction
- Lectures
According to plan using power point presentations, interactive methods, team work and discussion related to specific subject. - Laboratory practice/exercises
Critical evaluation of wines and technology used for their production – for wines from different wine regions. - Seminars
This work is related to detailed insight in viticulture and wine production in specific wine region with special emphasis given to environmental conditions, cultivars and technology used in that specific area.
Learning outcomes
| Learning outcome | Evaluation methods |
|---|---|
| Identify environmental conditions for wine production in the most important wine-growing regions in the world | Participation in discussion, preliminary exam, final exam |
| Define the vine varieties used in the production of wine in different wine-growing regions | Participation in discussion, preliminary exam, final exam |
| Describe technology of wine production in certain wine-growing regions of the world | Participation in discussion, preliminary exam, final exam |
| Identify possibilities to use certain technologies from the world's wine-growing regions in national production environment | Seminar, preliminary exam, final exam |
Working methods
Teachers' obligations
Presentation of specific subjects according to teaching plan, mentoring and/or leading of: exercises, discussions, seminar topics, and consultations with students.
Students' obligations
Regular attendance of lectures, actively monitoring and participating in discussions, seminar preparation in written form and presentation in front of other students.
Methods of grading
| Evaluation elements | Maximum points or Share in evaluation | Grade rating scale | Grade | Direct teaching hours | Total number of average student workload | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regular attendance of lectures | +1, 0, -1 of total grade | 20 | 10 | 1 | ||
| Seminar preparation | 33% | 6 | 30 | 1 | ||
| Preliminary exam | 33% |
60-70 % 71-80 % 81-90 % 91-100 % |
Sufficient (2) Good (3) Very good (4) Excellent (5) |
0 | 25 | 2 |
| Final oral exam | 34% |
60-70 % 71-80 % 81-90 % 91-100 % |
Sufficient (2) Good (3) Very good (4) Excellent (5) |
0 | 25 | 2 |
| Total | 100% | 30 | 90 | 6 |
| Evaluation elements | Description | Deadline | Recoupment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular attendance of lectures | Corrective points | ||
| Seminar preparation | Written paper 34%, presentation 33%, discussion 33% | ||
| Seminar | Team work/paper made by small groups of 2-3 students related to specific subject and presentation. | 12th-14th week | No |
| Preliminary exam | Written testing of student’s knowledge on specific subjects. | 8th week | 10th week |
| Final oral exam | Minimum five questions related to specific subject and task. | examination terms |
Weekly class schedule
- Introduction to the course - about the course, the course syllabus , goals and outcomes. The importance of knowing the world viticulture. International Organization of Vine and Wine (OIV). Indicators of wine production in the world - L
- Viticulture and wine production of France and Italy. History, statistical indicators, regions, producers, cultivars and famous wines with a description of technological specificities - L
- Viticulture and wine production of Spain, Germany and Portugal. History, statistical indicators, regions, producers, cultivars and famous wines with a description of technological specificities - L
- Viticulture and wine production of countries of Central and Eastern Europe. History, statistical indicators, regions, producers, cultivars and famous wines with a description of technological specificities - L
- Viticulture and wine production of the northern , central and southern America . History, statistical indicators, regions, producers, cultivars and famous wines with a description of technological specificities - L
- Viticulture and wine production of South Africa, Australia and New Zealand. History, statistical indicators, regions, producers, cultivars and famous wines with a description of technological specificities - L
- Viticulture and wine production of Asian countries. History, statistical indicators, regions, producers, cultivars and famous wines with a description of technological specificities. - L
- The development of grape and wine production in tropical and subtropical areas. Specificities of viticulture and winemaking in tropical and subtropical areas, environmental conditions, technology and quality of grapes and wines produced.
- Possibilities of using technology from the world's wine-growing region in terms of Croatian production conditions - E
- Protection origin, quality categorization and labelling of wine in different wine-growing countries - L
- Critical evaluation of wines from different wine-growing regions of the world - E
- Critical evaluation of wines from different wine-growing regions of the world - E
- Specifics of viticulture and wine production in different wine-growing region of the world - S
- Specifics of viticulture and wine production in different wine-growing region of the world – S
- Visit to an international wine fair, or visit to a viticulture region in Europe.
Obligatory literature
- Johnson, H., & Robinson, J. (2013). The world atlas of wine. London: Mitchell Beazley
- OIV (Međunarodna organizacija za vinovu lozu i vino).- Godišnja izvješća o stanju vinogradarsko vinarske proizvodnje u svijetu
- Robinson, J., Harding, J., Vouillamouz, J. (2012.): Wine Grapes. Penguin Books, London
Recommended literature
- Robinson, J (ed). (2006). The Oxford companion to wine (3th edition), Oxford University Press
Similar course at related universities
- BOKU, Wien: World Wines and Viticulture
- UC Davis, California: World Viticulture i Critical Evaluation of Wines of the World