Studying at the University of Verona

Here you can find information on the organisational aspects of the Programme, lecture timetables, learning activities and useful contact details for your time at the University, from enrolment to graduation.

This information is intended exclusively for students already enrolled in this course.
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Laurea in Scienze e tecnologie viticole ed enologiche - Enrollment from 2025/2026

The Study Plan includes all modules, teaching and learning activities that each student will need to undertake during their time at the University.
Please select your Study Plan based on your enrollment year.

2° Year  activated in the A.Y. 2016/2017

ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
12
B/C
AGR/15
12
B
AGR/03

3° Year  activated in the A.Y. 2017/2018

ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
9
B/C
AGR/11 ,AGR/12
12
B/C
AGR/15
Other activitites
6
F
-
Prova finale
3
E
-
activated in the A.Y. 2016/2017
ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
12
B/C
AGR/15
12
B
AGR/03
activated in the A.Y. 2017/2018
ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
9
B/C
AGR/11 ,AGR/12
12
B/C
AGR/15
Other activitites
6
F
-
Prova finale
3
E
-

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TAF (Type of Educational Activity) All courses and activities are classified into different types of educational activities, indicated by a letter.




S Placements in companies, public or private institutions and professional associations

Teaching code

4S001017

Academic staff

Mariano Francesconi

Coordinator

Credits

6

Language

Italian

Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)

AGR/03 - ARBORICULTURE AND FRUITCULTUREAGR/15 - FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

Period

II sem. dal Mar 1, 2018 al Jun 15, 2018.

Learning outcomes

Module: Environmental analysis (3 CFU). The course introduces the study of the relationship between genotype and environment in viticulture. Studies and classifies the elements of terroir as defined in viticulture for a correct interpretation of the concept in relation to the prospects of producing wines of excellence in Italian and in the world.

Program

Module: Environmental analysis (3 CFU). Program of Study: Varietal wine or territory ones? The origin and the discovery of the territories. The reasons for the typical unplayable. Rating terroir and the choice of areas. The approaches to the notion of terroir. The explanatory factors of the link between terroir and wine. The knowledge of the climate and its relationship with the ecophysiology of the vine: macroclimate, mesoclimate and microclimate variability intra-annual and inter-annual and cyclical trends. Knowledge of soil and its relations with the ecophysiology of the vine: soil and water balance potential. Influence of terroir on grape ripening. Maturation level in phenolic compounds and aromas of red wine grapes. Ageing and aromas of white grapes. Identification of the relevant units of terroir and implementation of a set of reference parcels. Characterization and mapping of the basic territorial unit. Zoning and methods for its implementation.
Course materials: lecture notes provided by the teacher at the beginning of the course.

Reference texts
Author Title Publishing house Year ISBN Notes
Boselli M. Progressi in viticoltura (Edizione 1) EdiSES 2016 978-88-7959-906-1
Fregoni M., Schuster D., Paoletti A., 2003 Terroir Zonazione Viticoltura. Trattato internazionale. (Edizione 1) Phytoline, Rivoli Veronese (VR) 2003
Fregoni M. Viticoltura di qualità (Edizione 3) Tecniche nuove 2013 978-88-481-2919-0

Examination Methods

The assessment of learning outcomes includes an oral test for both attending and non-attending students. The objective of the test is to ascertain knowledge of the subjects covered by the programme. The depth and breadth of knowledge acquired and the ability to link knowledge in a systemic manner will also be assessed.
The oral test potentially covers all programme topics. The final evaluation shall be expressed in thirtieth.

Students with disabilities or specific learning disorders (SLD), who intend to request the adaptation of the exam, must follow the instructions given HERE