Understanding grapevine anatomy and physiology is essential for producing quality wine grapes. Designed for vineyard owners, vineyard managers and workers, winemakers, enologists and aspiring vineyard professionals, this online course provides foundational knowledge of the grapevine and its function as the primary source of fruit for making quality wines. Explore the types of grapes and how they are used, the annual growing cycle of grapes, how grapevines are produced and propagated. You’ll also look at the chemical composition of grape berries and how it changes as grapes mature.

Learning Outcomes

• Understand the importance of grapevine anatomy and how it impacts plant growth
• Identify grape cultivars through leaf, growing tip and cluster morphology
• Apply rootstock differences for determining the appropriate one for your vineyard site
• Recognize the importance of clean stock and how these plants are produced
• Comprehend the annual growing cycle and how chemical constituents change during maturation

Skills You Will Gain

• Grapevine anatomy and physiology
• Grape growing fundamentals
• Rootstock selection and breeding