Sustainable Viticulture and Enology

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Campus: Piacenza

School: Agricultural, Food and Environmental Sciences

Intake: September 2025

Edition: 5

Language of instruction: English

Duration: 2 years

Degree awarded: Laurea magistrale in Agricoltura sostenibile e di precisione

Total ECTS: 120

Learning objectives

This course is designed to expand the knowledge of students with some background in Viticulture & Enology, focusing on new technologies and practices that improve sustainability in the Wine Value Chain.

Key topics include:

Biotechnologies,
Precision approaches in viticulture,
Adaptation to climate change,
Protecting biodiversity,
Maintaining soil health in vineyards.

he course is taught entirely in English, allowing for an international and culturally diverse learning experience. For their final thesis, students will conduct an experimental project and work within a research group at the Faculty, contributing to a specific project.

The programme also has strong connections with various partners, such as cooperatives, wineries, and wine companies. These partnerships can lead to extra internships and potential job opportunities after graduation.

Indicators of student satisfaction

90,3%

of graduating students are satisfied with their completed course of study

77,4%

would enrol again on a degree programme at Università Cattolica

100%

of graduates are employed within a year from graduation

Source: Read

The satisfaction of those who have completed the degree programme refers to the Graduating Students' Survey of the calendar year 2023.

The percentages relating to employment opportunities refer to graduates of 2022 (if 1 year after graduation), 2020 (if 3 years after graduation) and 2018 (if 5 years after graduation).