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.
If you are a new student interested in enrolling, you can find information about the course of study on the course page:

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.

1° Year

ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
9
A/C
MAT/05 ,SECS-S/01
English B1
6
E
-

2° Year  activated in the A.Y. 2019/2020

ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
15
B/C
AGR/15
12
B
AGR/03
Training
6
F
-

3° Year  activated in the A.Y. 2020/2021

ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
12
B/C
AGR/11 ,AGR/12
12
B/C
AGR/15
Final exam
3
E
-
ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
9
A/C
MAT/05 ,SECS-S/01
English B1
6
E
-
activated in the A.Y. 2019/2020
ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
15
B/C
AGR/15
12
B
AGR/03
Training
6
F
-
activated in the A.Y. 2020/2021
ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
12
B/C
AGR/11 ,AGR/12
12
B/C
AGR/15
Final exam
3
E
-

Legend | Type of training activity (TTA)

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

4S00151

Credits

9

Coordinator

Not yet assigned

Language

Italian

Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)

AGR/15 - FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

To show the organization of the course that includes this module, follow this link:  Course organization

The teaching is organized as follows:

Teoria

Credits

7

Period

I semestre

Academic staff

Maurizio Ugliano

Esercitazioni

Credits

1

Period

I semestre

Academic staff

Maurizio Ugliano

Laboratorio [Laboratorio 1° turno]

Credits

1

Period

I semestre

Academic staff

Maurizio Ugliano

Laboratorio [Laboratorio 2° turno]

Credits

1

Period

I semestre

Academic staff

Maurizio Ugliano

Learning outcomes

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MM: Teoria
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The class will be taught both in presence and on line. Video recordings of the lessons will be posted to Moodle. However, all students are strongly encouraged to attend classes. The purpose of this course is to provide knowledge concerning the main steps of the winemaking process and the management of the related technological variables, in relation to the chemical and biochemical mechanisms taking place during winemaking. In addition to discussing the major red and white winemaking protocols, the course features a section on ‘special’ winemaking procedures, including production of rosé wines, sparkling wines, low sulfites wines and wines from withered grapes. The mechanisms contributing to wine ageing and maturation will be discussed in relationship to the most recent advances in wine science.
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MM: Esercitazioni
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The course is based on a series of workshops in which students gain ability in using sensory evaluation as a control process tool. The sensory properties of selected compounds having high odor or taste impact is evaluated, and their practical management strategies are discussed. Eligibility to undertake the final exam is linked to participation to practice courses. Those who cannot attend due to COVID emergency should contact the lecturer in order to define alternative measures.
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MM: Laboratorio
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The course provides practical knowledge about major procedures of process and quality control in the wine industry. Participation to this part of the course is compulsory to be admitted to the exam. Eligibility to undertake the final exam is linked to participation to practice courses. Those who cannot attend due to COVID emergency should contact the lecturer in order to define alternative measures.
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MM: Laboratorio
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The course provides practical knowledge about major procedures of process and quality control in the wine industry.
Eligibility to undertake the final exam is linked to participation to practice courses. Those who cannot attend due to COVID emergency should contact the lecturer in order to define alternative measures.

Program

- Grape ripening and its influence on the main berry components of enological interest
- Must enzymatic activities
- Grape harvest and its influence on wine quality
- Mechanisms of sulfur dioxide action
- Wine aroma: nature and origin of wine aroma compounds
- The management of alcoholic fermentation: Yeast metabolism and production of aroma compounds. Fermentation nutrients. Criteria for the selection of yeast strains
- The production of white wine: Pre-fermentative steps. Management of pressing. Reductive and oxidative handling of grape must. The management of alcoholic fermentation. The contribution of yeast lees. Main process indicators and relative analyses.
- The production of red wine: Pre-fermentative steps. Management of maceration. The management of alcoholic fermentation. Main process indicators and relative analyses.
- The management of malolactic fermentation. Bacteria metabolism and production of aroma compounds. Fermentation nutrients. Criteria for the selection of bacterial strain.
- Wine maturation and ageing in tank and in barrel. The contribution of oxygen
- Special wines: Rosé wines, sparkling wines, low sulfites wines and wines from withered grapes.
- Wine stabilization treatments.
- Wine bottle aging. Main chemical mechanisms. Role of oxygen. Evolution of mouthfeel and formation of the aging ‘bouquet’
- Wine defects, prevention and cure.

Bibliography

Reference texts
Activity Author Title Publishing house Year ISBN Notes
Teoria Duteurtre, B. Champagne, dalla tradizione alla scienza Eno-One   978-88-88792-12-5
Teoria Vivas, N. Dalla quercia alla botte Eno-One   88-88792-01-5
Teoria Blouin, J. La SO2 in enologia Eno-One  
Teoria Blouin, J., Guimberteau, G. Maturazione e maturità dell'uva Eno-One   88-88792-02-3
Teoria Blouin, J., Peynaud, E. Scienza e elaborazione del vino Eno-One   978-88-88792-07-1
Teoria Ribereau-Gayon Trattato di enologia vol I e II (Edizione 3) Edagricole 2007 88-506-4770-0
Teoria Waterhouse, Sacks, Jeffery Understanding wine chemistry  
Teoria Jackson, Ronald Wine Science (Edizione 3) Elsevier 2014 978-0-12-381468-5
Esercitazioni Ribereau-Gayon Trattato di enologia vol I e II (Edizione 3) Edagricole 2007 88-506-4770-0
Esercitazioni Waterhouse, Sacks, Jeffery Understanding wine chemistry  
Esercitazioni Jackson, Ronald Wine Science (Edizione 3) Elsevier 2014 978-0-12-381468-5
Laboratorio Ribereau-Gayon Trattato di enologia vol I e II (Edizione 3) Edagricole 2007 88-506-4770-0
Laboratorio Ribereau-Gayon Trattato di enologia vol I e II (Edizione 3) Edagricole 2007 88-506-4770-0
Laboratorio Waterhouse, Sacks, Jeffery Understanding wine chemistry  

Examination Methods

Oral exam to verify knowledge of the topics discussed during theoretical and practical classes. Exam results are given in fractions of thirty. No distinction will be made between students attending/non attending classes. Participation to classroom and laboratory practices is compulsory in order to be admitted to the exam.

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