VIT-102 Wines of Europe

This course will survey the varied wine regions and wine styles across the European continent, and will examine the unique geographic, cultural, and historical context of these unique growing regions. While learning about the wine producing regions and nations that make up the classical wine canon, the students will taste 4-8 wines per class, and will learn an analytical framework and methodology to evaluate, describe, record in a journal, and verbally communicate the wine quality and character to their classmates.

Credits

1

Lecture Contact Hours

1

Lab Contact Hours

1

Other Contact Hours

0

Department

• Environmental Conservation and Horticulture

Grading Scheme

• Letter

SUNY Gen Ed Credit

• No

Course Learning Outcomes

1. Implement tasting strategies to characterize a wine using the five senses.
2. Identify aromas and flavors in wines and develop a vocabulary to communicate those observations to others.
3. Explain differences in wine regions across the European continent through geography, history, culture, and the diversity of wine styles.
4. Practice technical wine-tasting writing skills in a journal