VIEN 2400

Wines and Grapes: Composition and Analysis

Course Description

Course information provided by the 2026-2027 Catalog.

Investigates the composition of grapes and wine and the most common analytical tools used in their evaluation. Both the theoretical and practical aspects of grape and wine analyses are considered.

Prerequisites CHEM 1560 or CHEM 2070.

Enrollment Information Enrollment preference given to: Viticulture and Enology and Food Science majors.

Last 4 Terms Offered 2026SP, 2025SP, 2024SP, 2023SP

Learning Outcomes

• Interpret commonly measured quantitative and qualitative metrics relevant to grapegrowing and winemaking and their utility in wine (grape) production (the WHY?).
• Evaluate advantages and disadvantages of different methodologies for measuring wine and grape components, including methods that you have no prior experience with (the WHAT?).
• Demonstrate proficiency with routine protocols in wine and grape analysis, in preparation for later VIEN courses, internships, research, etc... (the HOW?).

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