Introduction to Organic Winemaking (Viticulture)
Event Date:
March 13, 2023
Event Time:
9:00 am
Event Location:
Ballinaboola
NOTS are delighted to provide funding for a first-of-its-kind course in organic viticulture (winemaking) in-person in Waterford this coming March 2023.
Learn what’s involved organic winemaking with 2-day course taught by David Dennison of Viking Irish Drinks, one of Ireland’s leading organic winemakers. The course will take place on-farm with the trainer on March 13th and 14th.
Course Information:
- Dates: Monday March 13th & Tuesday March 14th, 2023
- Time: 9.00am to 4.00pm both days
- Venue: Ballinaboola, Halfway House, Co. Waterford, X91 R1W6
- Trainer: David Dennison of Viking Irish Drinks
- Cost: €100 when you sign up through NOTS
Course Content – Day 1 – Monday 13th March:
- Understanding viticulture in Ireland- what and where vines can be grown, practical demonstration of a small vineyard setup, soil preparation using organic methods. Vineyard walk.
- Vine types that can be used in Ireland to produce wines, climate change and working organically .
- The cycle of the vineyard, from pruning to harvest time. Systematic approach to wine tasting with food matching.
- Questions & Answer Sessions
Course Content – Day 2 – Tuesday 14th March:
- Training the vines,/ the methods, and identifying terroir and sites.
- Vendange – an introduction to the basics of wine making and techniques.
- Maturation and bottling of wines
- Questions & Answer Sessions
Please note, places are limited to 20, so sign up ASAP to confirm your place.
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