{"product_id":"sparkling-wine-production-cpd-course","title":"Sparkling Wine Production | CPD course","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"overview\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThrough lectures, seminars, guided tastings and site visits, students will gain knowledge and a detailed understanding of how viticultural and oenological decisions can affect the quality of sparkling wines produced with different techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis module will include:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn overview of different sparkling wine production methods (e.g. bottle fermented, tank fermented, carbonation, etc.) and styles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSparkling wine viticulture: site selection, varieties, culture methods, harvest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSparkling winemaking: harvest criteria, fruit processing, first and second fermentations, malolactic fermentation, blending, ageing and finishing, bottling, yeast autolysis, riddling \u0026amp; disgorging.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe organoleptic evaluation of sparkling wines of different styles and regions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe outcomes of this module:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare different sparkling wine production methods, including differences in sensory characteristics.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEvaluate how different viticultural decisions and practices affect the quality, chemical composition and sensorial properties of sparkling wines.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEvaluate how different winemaking decisions and practices affect the quality, chemical composition and sensorial properties of sparkling wines.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"requirements\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eEntry Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eApplicable to each module:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGCSE Mathematics at grade 4 or above (grade C or above under the A*-G system)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGCSE English at grade 4 or above (grade C or above under the A*-G system)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe following qualifications are recommended prior to applying:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWSET Level 2 Award in Wines (Pass)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLevel 3 qualification such as A Level (two subjects)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBTEC Extended Diploma (MPP)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccess to HE in a related subject\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWe also consider applicants with relevant industry experience if over 21 years of age.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStudents with English as an additional language will be required to have gained IELTS at 6.5 overall with 6.0 in Writing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eApplicants wishing to progress onto an undergraduate course would need to meet the minimum entry criteria for that specific course which typically includes a Level 3 qualification with UCAS Tariff points (56 points and above).\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Plumpton College","offers":[{"title":"27\/01\/2027- 16\/06\/2027","offer_id":57424412901749,"sku":null,"price":1450.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0645\/3139\/8885\/files\/grapes2.jpg?v=1743952284","url":"https:\/\/store.plumpton.ac.uk\/products\/sparkling-wine-production-cpd-course","provider":"Plumpton College","version":"1.0","type":"link"}