Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

Introduction to wine and tasting (2nd round)

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The University School of Tourism and Hotel Management at UAB proposes this course in wine and tasting as a first step in providing education on wine and its importance in restaurant activities and gastronomy.

This course is an introduction to the knowledge of wine and oenology, conservation and service of different kinds of wine as well as tasting.

Syllabus

Module 1 -. Introduction to Viticulture and Modern Oenology.

  • Geographical framework.

  • Annual evolution of the vine

  • Conduction of wine plant.

  • Elaboration of whites wines.

  • Aging.

  • (Tasting of white wines).

Module 2 -. Conservation and Service.

  • Elaboration of roses and wines.
  • Aging.
  • Conservation and wine service.
  • Glasses, service temperature, uncorking and decanting.(Tasting of wines).

Module 3 -. Introduction to Tasting.

  • Physiologic notions.

  • Bouquets of elements related to wine.

  • Tasting of elementary substances.

  • What is a tasting card?

  • Wine tasting.

Module 4 -. Practical tasting of wines.

  • Introduction.

  • Blind tasting of wines.

Module 5 -. Visit to Miguel Torres S.A. Winery.

  • Visit to the wine cellar and practical tasting of wines.

Dates :

  • 2nd Round: From July 2nd to 6th 2012

    Price:

    €95 (UAB Community)
    €120 (Non-UAB).

    Special price for groups (minimum 7 people).

Timetable : from 16:00 to 20:00

Lecturer : Jose Luis Garcia

Place: Tasting Room at the EUTDH UAB.

Type: Lecture.

Number of students for this course: 14

1.5 free choice credits recognized.

Potential Participants

This programme is aimed at:

  • People with the Diploma in Tourism or Hotel Management.

  • People working in restaurants and the hospitality sector.

  • People interested in acquiring knowledge on the essential aspects of wine and tasting.

Registration

General conditions

  • Places are limited. Should the number of applicants exceed available places for each course, the EUTDH may decide to repeat the course at a later date or refund all paid course fees.

  • Should the course be undersubscribed, the School may cancel it and refund applicants' course fees.

  • The fee of this course can be paid online with a credit card. You must register with all your personal details on the form at the end of this page.

  • Also Fees could be settled at least one week in advance . The full registration fee should be deposited in the following account: 2100-0424-340200181822 . A receipt of payment should then be sent to the School in order to validate the enrolment. Places will be allocated strictly on receipt of proof of payment.

  • If cancellation is made two days prior to course commencement, the School will withhold 25% of the enrolment fee for administration expenses.

  • If cancellation is made once the course has begun, the School will withhold 50% of the enrolment fee in for administration expenses.

  • In the event of non-attendance, the School will not refund course fees.

Registration to 'Wine and tasting' Course (2nd round)
120.00 €
95.00 € (community members)
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