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CATALOG INFORMATION
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Discipline and Nbr:
WINE 116.2 | Title:
WINES OF NORTHERN ITALY |
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Full Title:
Wines of Northern Italy |
Last Reviewed:11/17/2008 |
Units | Course Hours per Week | | Nbr of Weeks | Course Hours Total |
Maximum | 1.50 | Lecture Scheduled | 1.50 | 17.5 max. | Lecture Scheduled | 26.25 |
Minimum | 1.50 | Lab Scheduled | 0 | 8 min. | Lab Scheduled | 0 |
| Contact DHR | 0 | | Contact DHR | 0 |
| Contact Total | 1.50 | | Contact Total | 26.25 |
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| Non-contact DHR | 0 | | Non-contact DHR Total | 0 |
| Total Out of Class Hours: 52.50 | Total Student Learning Hours: 78.75 | |
Title 5 Category:
AA Degree Applicable
Grading:
Grade or P/NP
Repeatability:
00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
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Catalog Description:
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An introductory examination of the major wine regions of Northern Italy, grape varietals grown there, and the wines produced. This course will also explore the importance of wine in Northern Italian cuisine and culture and the stature Northern Italian wines have achieved worldwide.
Prerequisites/Corequisites:
Minimum Age 21 or older
Recommended Preparation:
Limits on Enrollment:
Age 21 or older
Schedule of Classes Information
Description:
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An introductory examination of the major wine regions of Northern Italy, grape varietals grown there, and the wines produced. This course will also explore the importance of wine in Northern Italian cuisine and culture and the stature Northern Italian wines have achieved worldwide.
(Grade or P/NP)
Prerequisites:Minimum Age 21 or older
Recommended:
Limits on Enrollment:Age 21 or older
Transfer Credit:
Repeatability:00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
ARTICULATION, MAJOR, and CERTIFICATION INFORMATION
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Certificate/Major Applicable:
Both Certificate and Major Applicable
COURSE CONTENT
Outcomes and Objectives:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:
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Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
1. Identify the principal wine growing regions of Northern Italy.
2. Explain why certain grapes are grown in some appellations and not
others.
3. Describe the unique characteristics of the wines produced in the areas
studied.
4. Analyze the food-pairing efficacy of the wines studied.
5. Define and explain Italian wine label terminology.
6. Discuss the importance of wine in Italian cuisine and how Italian
wines have achieved stature worldwide.
Topics and Scope
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I. Principal wine growing regions of Northern Italy
A. Liguria
B. Piedmont
C. Lombardy
D. Trentino/Alto Adige
E. Veneto
F. Friuli
G. Emilia
H. Romagna
I. Tuscany
J. Umbria
K. Marche
II. Grapes grown successfully in each of Italy's wine growing regions
III. Wine styles and characteristics produced in the areas studied
IV. Sensory characteristics
A. Sangiovese / Chianti blends
B. Pinot Grigio
C. Soave
D. Barolo / Barbaresco
E. Barbera
F. Prosecco
G. Sagrantino
H. Other selected reds and whites
V. Pairing the wines studied with food
VI. Italian wine labeling
VII. Importance of wine
A. Italian cuisine and culture
B. Stature of Italian wines worldwide
Assignments:
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1. Five reading and study assignments from texts and handouts (10-20 pages each).
2. Keep and turn in portfolio of lecture notes and tasting notes.
3. Group presentation on selected wine(s) or wine/food pairing.
4. One comprehensive final examination (multiple choice, true/false, completion).
Methods of Evaluation/Basis of Grade.
Writing: Assessment tools that demonstrate writing skill and/or require students to select, organize and explain ideas in writing. | Writing 30 - 40% |
Portfolio. | |
Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills. | Problem Solving 0 - 0% |
None | |
Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams. | Skill Demonstrations 30 - 40% |
Presentation. | |
Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams. | Exams 30 - 40% |
Multiple choice, True/false, Completion, Short answer. | |
Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories. | Other Category 0 - 0% |
None | |
Representative Textbooks and Materials:
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Vino Italiano, The Regional Wines Of Italy. Bastianich, Joseph; Lynch, David; Puccinelli, Alessandro. Crown Publishing Co., 2005.
The Wine Bible. MacNeil, Karen. Workman Publishing, NY, 2001. (Classic in the field.)
Wines Of The World, DK Publishing, NY, 2004.
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