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European Wine Academy

Certificate in the Production of Champagne and Sparkling Wines
(40 lessons – Cost: €895-($1045)

Master the Art of Effervescence

Discover the art of sparkling wine with the European Wine Academy’s Certificate in Champagne and Sparkling Wines. This 40-lesson online course covers production, sensory analysis, and marketing. Cost: €895. Perfect for winemakers, professionals, and enthusiasts.

Master the Art of Sparkling Wine with Expert Training

Step into the effervescent world of Champagne and sparkling wines with the European Wine Academy’s (EWA) Certificate in the Production of Champagne and Sparkling Wines. This comprehensive 40-lesson online course blends centuries-old traditions with cutting-edge innovations, equipping you with the skills to produce, analyze, and market world-class sparkling wines. Whether you are a winemaker, wine professional, or passionate enthusiast, this program offers a deep dive into the science, craft, and business of sparkling wine production.

Grounded in standards from the Comité Champagne and the International Organisation of Vine and Wine (OIV), this course prepares you to excel in a dynamic global market where sparkling wines are gaining popularity. From the iconic bubbles of Champagne to the vibrant fizz of Prosecco, Sekt, Crémant, Cava and those top quality Bruts from California, Oregon, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand and Chile, learn how to create exceptional wines that captivate consumers.

Why Choose This Champagne and Sparkling Wines Course at EWA?

Our program is designed to elevate your expertise in one of the wine industry’s most celebrated categories. This is why EWA’s online certification stands out:

  • Specialized Expertise in Sparkling Wine Production: Master the Traditional Method (méthode champenoise), Charmat process, and emerging techniques like pét-nat, with insights from industry leaders.
  • Advanced Sensory Mastery: Develop a refined palate to identify complex flavours, textures, and faults like Brettanomyces, ensuring top-quality wines.
  • Global Perspective on Sparkling Wines: Explore production styles from Champagne, Veneto, Catalonia, and New World regions like Australia, Cap Classique’s from South Africa and California.
  • Practical Experience Through Simulations: Engage in virtual blending workshops, and production simulations for hands-on learning.
  • Market-Relevant Skills for Wine Business: Learn to craft compelling marketing strategies to tap into the growing demand for sparkling wines.
  • Flexible Online Learning Platform: Study at your own pace with mobile-friendly modules, expert-led content, and a global community of learners.

Graduates earn a Certificate recognized by wineries, distributors, and sommeliers worldwide, enhancing your career in the wine trade.

What You Will Learn: Key Topics in Sparkling Wine Production

This course covers every facet of sparkling wine production, from vineyard to bottle to market. Key learning outcomes include:

  • Mastery of Production Techniques: Understand the intricacies of Champagne’s Traditional Method, Charmat, and other methods for global sparkling wines.
  • Sensory Analysis and Quality Control: Hone skills to assess mousse, aromas, and faults like Brettanomyces, ensuring exceptional wine quality.
  • Marketing and Branding Strategies: Develop campaigns to position sparkling wines for premium and mass-market consumers.
  • Sustainable Practices in Winemaking: Integrate eco-friendly viticulture, energy-efficient winery operations, and organic certifications.

By course end, you will be equipped to produce, evaluate, and promote sparkling wines with confidence and expertise.

Detailed Program Curriculum: 40 Academically Rigorous Lessons

Our curriculum is structured into 20 foundational lessons to build core wine knowledge and 20 practical lessons for applied skills. Key topics include:

  • Wine Essentials (Lessons 1-10): Grape varieties, viticulture basics, winemaking processes, sensory analysis, and wine faults.
  • Champagne and Sparkling Wine Production (Lessons 11-20): Traditional and Charmat methods, Brettanomyces management, global styles, and sustainability.
  • Practical Applications (Lessons 21-40): Blending workshops, fault detection, marketing plans, and a capstone production project.
  • Assessment & Examination:
    • Zoom Oral Exam: Discuss production techniques, Brettanomyces management, and marketing strategies in a live session (30 minutes).
    • Online Multiple-Choice Test: Test knowledge of production methods, sensory analysis, and wine marketing (60% pass rate required).
    • Lesson Assignments: Submit practical deliverables like a blending plan, fault analysis report, and sustainability audit.
    • Portfolio Project: Create a comprehensive sparkling wine production and marketing plan, evaluated by industry experts.
  • Target Audience: Ideal for all levels, from beginners to experienced professionals, with a passion for sparkling wines. No prerequisites required.
  • Duration and Format: Self-paced online access for 12 months, with lifetime updates to course content.
  • Cost: €795 ($865, includes all materials, assessments, and certificate). Payment plans available.

Who Should Enroll in This Online Sparkling Wine Course?

This program is tailored for anyone eager to excel in the sparkling wine industry:

  • Winemakers Specializing in Sparkling Wines: Refine your skills in Traditional Method and Charmat production for superior quality.
  • Wine Professionals Expanding Expertise: Sommeliers, distributors, and consultants seeking to specialize in sparkling wine categories.
  • Enthusiasts Passionate About Champagne and Sparkling Styles: Deepen your knowledge and turn your passion into professional expertise.
  • Global Learners: Join a diverse cohort from Europe, the Americas, and beyond to shape the future of sparkling wine.

Enroll Today and Make Every Bottle Sparkle!

Elevate your wine career with EWA’s Certificate in the Production of Champagne and Sparkling Wines. Enroll now to master the art of effervescence and lead in the global wine industry. Enroll Here – Start your journey to sparkling success today!

For inquiries, contact info@europeanwineacademy.org.

Excerpts from relevant lessons:

“Carbonation”: This is the cheapest method of putting bubbles into wine and simply involves injecting it with carbon dioxide. Because this is the method used to make lemonade, it is incorrectly assumed that the bubbles achieved through carbonation are large and short-lived. They can be, and fully sparkling wines made by this method will indeed be cheapskates….”

“A host of fine, very individual sparkling wines is made using the traditional method but with non-champagne grapes, however. The most prodigious example of this is Cava, the sparkling wine so popular with the Spanish. The Loire region of France also produces—“

“I drink champagne when I’m happy and when I’m sad. Sometimes I drink it when I’m alone. When I have company, I consider it obligatory. I trifle with it if I’m not hungry and drink it when I am. Otherwise I never touch it – unless I’m thirsty.” -Madam Lilly Bollinger

“Then comes the crucial blending stage, the true art of making sparkling wine, and one in which experience is as important as science. A large champagne house such as Moet & Chandon may be able to use several hundred base wines—”

The distinctive geography of Champagne is an underlying factor that accounts for the uniqueness of the wines of the region. With its northern geographical position at the limits of the vine’s cultural zone, the climate is harsh, softened only by an oceanic influence. The chalky sub-soil naturally provides the vine with constant irrigation…”

 

“Together with the classic Sekt brands, a very interesting new category of product has made its mark in the last decade: Winzersekt, or “wine grower’s” Sekt. It differs from the traditional branded products in that it may properly be regarded as an estate-bottled wine…”