A SHORT COURSE IN WINEMAKING

Winemaking course is a joint project of Georgian EnoTourism Association (GETA) and Caucasus International University (CIU), within the framework of which admission to the course – “Winemaking” is announced.

The winemaking course is intended for specialists working in the field and for persons interested in the subject. The aim of the program is to provide the necessary knowledge and skills for the winemaker using modern teaching methods.

Trainer: Saba Kitiashvili, “Ethno Okami” LLC - chief winemaker; National Wine Agency - Member of Tasting Commission; Shumi wine company - brand ambassador; “Spring Fields” LLC - founder / chief winemaker.

Duration of the Training: 7 meetings – 17 hours.

Cost of the Module: 450 GEL

I Meeting - Wine Classification

• Still and Special Table Wines
• Local Wines
• Law of Wine

Meeting date/time: May 31, 19:00-21:00. (2 hours)

Meeting venue: 2nd building of Caucasus International University (2 Ureki St.)

II Meeting – Technology of Classic Wines

Methods of Making White, Pink and Red Wines

Meeting date/time: June 2, 19:00-21:00. (2 hours)

Meeting venue: 2nd building of Caucasus International University (2 Ureki St.)

III Meeting - The Art of Wine Tasting (practice)

• Environment-Conditions Necessary for Tasting and its Forms
• Wine Evaluation Criteria
• Terminology
• Practical Exercises to Improve Sensorics

Meeting date/time: June 7, 19:00-22:00. (3 hours)

Meeting venue: Tasting room, 2nd building of Caucasus International University (2 Urek St.)

IV Meeting - Wine Aromas and Flavors - Substances Producing Aromas and their Transformation - Disease Prevention and Treatment Methods

Meeting date/time: June 9, 7:00-10:00 p.m. (3 hours)

Meeting venue: 2nd building of Caucasus International University (2 Ureki St.)

V Meeting - Wine and Food Pairing (practice)

• Positive and Risky Combinations
• Local Dishes and Wine
• Mixing Wine and Water

Meeting date/time: June 14, 19:00-22:00. (3 hours)

Meeting venue: 8000 Harvest - chain of wine shops and tasting space (wine tasting and snacks)

VI Meeting - Serving and Wine Marketing (practice)

• Selection of Wine
• Correct Wine Storage Conditions
• Compatibility of Price and Quality

Meeting date/time: June 16, 19:00-21:00. (2 hours)

Meeting venue: 2nd building of Caucasus International University (2 Ureki St.)

VII Meeting - Microvinification

• Necessary Infrastructure for a Small Wine Cellar
• Wine Cellar Hygiene
• Planning and Arrangement of a Small Wine Cellar

Meeting date/time: June 21, 19:00-21:00. (2 hours)

Meeting venue: 2nd building of Caucasus International University (2 Ureki St.)

Training Details:

Dates: May 31 and June 2, 7, 9, 14, 16, 21;

Format: Face to face. Deadline for registration: May 24.

Certificate: The participants will be awarded a bilingual certificate issued by Georgian EnoTourism Association (GETA) and the Caucasus International University (CIU).

To register, please visit the following link: https://forms.gle/n2bi1TNGxEz6H2yL9

For further information, contact us: ulll@ciu.edu.ge

The training center reserves the right, in case of objective reasons, to change or cancel the start date of the course, about which the trainees registered for the course will be additionally notified.