Principles of Sparkling Winemaking (Intermediate Level)

WOULD YOU LIKE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE SPARKLING WINE PROCESS?

1 Day Course

The aims of this 1 day course are to provide a good level of knowledge on the traditional method sparkling winemaking processes to those who are making and selling sparkling wine. The day introduces the winemaking theory relating to the key winery operations: tirage, secondary fermentation, disgorging and dosage.

• Tirage and secondary fermentation
• Maturation and lees aging
• Riddling and disgorging
• Dosage

Please note this course is theory only and does not include any practical sessions in the winery.

3 Day Course

The aims of this intensive and technical 3 day course are to provide a good level of knowledge and skills in traditional method sparkling winemaking to those who are making and selling sparkling wine.

• Day one - of the course will introduce the winemaking theory relating to the key winery operations: tirage, secondary fermentation, disgorging and dosage.
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• Day two -  focuses on the start of the secondary fermentation in greater detail, and will involve practical activity related to tirage, including the preparation of cultures and adjuvants.
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• Day three -  will complete the range of operations specific to sparkling wine with practicals and demonstrations associated with disgorging and dosage.

This course is suitable for anyone who has an interest in the subject.

Course Cost

Please note Plumpton College Wine Division have recently secured some funding, allowing for a reduction in price to a selection of wine courses, subject to eligibility*.

*Learners will be eligible for funding if they were aged over 19 on 31st August 2024 and have been resident in the UK for the last 3 years. Learners living in devolved areas (eg Greater London Combined Authority) will not be eligible for funding. Learners currently undertaking an apprenticeship will not be eligible for funding.

One Day Course:

Price (non-funded learners): £200

Price (funded learners): £120

Three Day Course:

Price (non-funded learners): £570

Price (funded learners): £342