IDENTIFYING DATA 2018_19
Subject (*) SPARKLING WINE PRODUCTION Code 19635104
Study programme
Wine Tourism Innovation (European Master) (2016)
 Cycle 2nd
Descriptors Credits Type Year Period
6 Compulsory First 1Q
Language
Anglès
Department Biochemistry and Biotechnology
Geography
Coordinator
CANALS BOSCH, JUAN MIGUEL
 E-mail jmcanals@urv.cat
jaume.salvat@urv.cat
gemma.beltran@urv.cat
enric.bartra@urv.cat
Lecturers
CANALS BOSCH, JUAN MIGUEL
SALVAT SALVAT, JAUME
BELTRAN CASELLAS, GEMMA
BARTRA SEBASTIAN, ENRIC
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General description and relevant information The students will achieve knowledge of the different methods used to produce sparkling wines and the advantages and disadvantages of each one. Also, there’re some specific characteristics for these wines from the point of view of tasting, viticulture, legal issues and so on; all these topics will be covered in this course. Several tasting sessions will be addressed in this course too. A couple of sessions of practical work in the cellar of the University will be given.

Competences
Type A Code Competences Specific
 A1 Identify the different types of wine and learn the processes of wine production, from the processing of raw materials to the production of the final product
 A3 Go in depth into the functioning of tourism systems and acquiring knowledge about the principles of development, management and governance of wine tourism destinations from a sustainable, competitive and responsible perspective
 A5 Design and implement innovative strategies to develop wine tourism-related products and destinations
 A7 Assessing the historical, geographical, cultural and social contexts of the main wine-producing regions and integrating them into wine-making innovation programs and design of wine tourism for consumers
 A8 Identify, appreciate and master the wide range of sensory characteristics of wine and the tasting techniques
 A9 Taking part in activities carried out in winemaking companies, wineries and/or institutions related to wine tourism. Be able to apply the acquired skills in a multidisciplinary context
Type B Code Competences Transversal
 CT2 Make judgements on the basis of the efficient management and use of information.
 CT3 Solve complex problems critically, creatively and innovatively in multidisciplinary contexts.
 CT4 Work in multidisciplinary teams and complex contexts.
 CT5 Communicate complex ideas effectively to all sorts of audiences.
 CT6 Develop skills to manage career development.
 CT7 Apply ethical and socially responsible principles as a citizen and a professional.
Type C Code Competences Nuclear

Learning outcomes
Type A Code Learning outcomes
 A1 Know the different grape varieties, their life cycle and the relation with the characteristics of the must
Distinguish viticulture techniques of vineyard management and annual crop maintenance operations
Recognize the processing processes, as well as the necessary equipment for the production of the different types of wine and special wines (sparkling, sweet, fortified and aged)
 A3 Understand the components of the territory and its diversity as a context of the Wine Tourism activity
Understand and demonstrate the importance of territory and Wine Tourism in territorial development
Understand the operation of the economic/tourism system and its measurement
Know the main techniques for the monitoring of the tourist activity
Recognize the importance of tourism in the local and regional development of wine-growing areas
Learn about institutions, authorities and agencies in relation with chosen major.
 A5 Know and to use tools of analysis, diagnosis and territorial representation
 A7 Identify the most relevant geographical indications and combine them with their most relevant features
Evaluate the importance of wines in local gastronomy
Define specific pairings between local gastronomy and produced wines
Situate and describe the tangible and intangible traditions of the territory
Interpret the heritage, history, landscape and the socio-economic and cultural context
Learn about institutions, authorities and agencies in relation with chosen major.
 A8 Distinguish the sensorial characteristics of the different wines and special wines
 A9 Acquire scientific and practical skills in different wine production processes
Type B Code Learning outcomes
 CT2 Make judgements on the basis of the efficient management and use of information.
 CT3 Solve complex problems critically, creatively and innovatively in multidisciplinary contexts.
 CT4 Work in multidisciplinary teams and complex contexts.
 CT5 Communicate complex ideas effectively to all sorts of audiences.
 CT6 Develop skills to manage career development.
 CT7 Apply ethical and socially responsible principles as a citizen and a professional.
Type C Code Learning outcomes

Contents
Topic Sub-topic
History of bubbling. Legal aspects. Statistics
Practical aspects of sparkling wines tasting. CO2 as a sensory vector
Viticulture of sparkling wines
Description of methodologies of base wine production
Methodologies of carbon dioxide enrichment to achieve the required pressure
Traditional method, all in one bottle: Champagne, Cremant, Cava, Talento.
Tank fermented: Asti Spumanti, Proseco, Lambrusco
Tasting Sessions Tasting of different types of sparkling wines
Vertical taste: effect of aging
Horizontal taste: effect of dosage on a young and an aged sparkling
Sparkling wines from the world
New carbonated beverages aromatised based in wine
Laboratory session: Preparation of a tirage (second fermentation batch)
Visits to cellars: small, middle size and big Producer

Planning
Methodologies  ::  Tests
  Competences (*) Class hours
 Hours outside the classroom
 (**) Total hours
Introductory activities
A1
 1 0 1
Lecture
A1
 20 28.5 48.5
Seminars
A1
 6 7.5 13.5
Fieldwork/excursions
A1
A9
 18 30 48
Tasting sessions
A1
 15 22.5 37.5
Personal attention
1 0 1
 
Short-answer objective tests
A1
A9
 2 2 4
 
(*) On e-learning, hours of virtual attendance of the teacher.
(**) The information in the planning table is for guidance only and does not take into account the heterogeneity of the students.

Methodologies
Methodologies
  Description
Introductory activities Introduce the subject and expllain activities and examination
Lecture Theorical explanations of the subject
Seminars Discussion in groups about topics related to sparkling wines. Final exposition of the conclusions
Fieldwork/excursions Visits to cellars and cellar work
Tasting sessions Tasting different knd of sprkling with different purposes
Personal attention Solving questions to the students

Personalized attention
Description
Personal attention will be developed by a previous contact by mail and the teacher will schedule a meeting with the student/s in a short period of time (72 hours)

Assessment
Methodologies Competences Description Weight        
Seminars
A1
 Seminar discussion work 20
Fieldwork/excursions
A1
A9
 Short questions test 20
Tasting sessions
A1
 Tasting of several samples 20
Short-answer objective tests
A1
A9
 Short questions examination 40
Others  
 
Other comments and second exam session

Second call evaluation will be the same of the first unless the grade achieved in the seminar will be the same than the first call. So the student willl just be evaluated with a taste and an short questions exam.

Use of TIC is forbidden in exams.

Sources of information

Basic

Le vigneron Champenois (monthly publication received in the campus library)

Sparkling wines : the technology of their production in Australia / David Armstrong, Bryce Rankine, Geoff Linton (Winetitles, 1994) ISBN 1875130136


Tecnología de los vinos espumosos / Tulio de Rosa (Ed. Mundi-Prensa, 1990) ISBN 8471142996
Complementary

Recommendations
(*)The teaching guide is the document in which the URV publishes the information about all its courses. It is a public document and cannot be modified. Only in exceptional cases can it be revised by the competent agent or duly revised so that it is in line with current legislation.