Syllabus:
I.- Background
  • Grape and wine world history
  • The history of wine in México
  • The history of wine in Baja California
 
II.- Viticulture
  • Principles of Viticulture
  • Establishment of a vineyard
  • Traditional grape growing regions in the world
  • Grape varietals
 
III.- Chemical composition of must and wine
  • Sugars
  • Organic Acids
  • Tannins
  • Anthocyanins (color)
  • Organic and Inorganic Salts
 
IV.- Winemaking

Principles of winemaking

  • Harvest
  • Crush
  • Alcoholic fermentation
  • Malolactic Fermentation
  • Pressing
  • Aging
  • Clarification
  • Filtration
  • Bottling
 
V.- Tasting
  • Senses
  • Sight
  • Taste
  • Aromas
  • Wine defects
  • Food Pairing