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oenologist

Oenologists track the wine manufacturing process in its entirety and supervise the workers in wineries.

Description

Oenologists track the wine manufacturing process in its entirety and supervise the workers in wineries. They supervise and coordinate production to ensure the quality of the wine and also give advice by determining the value and classification of wines being produced.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

biotechnology wine fermentation process pathogenic microorganisms in food beverages filtration processes wine characteristics variety of grapes quality assurance methodologies fermentation processes of beverages wine blending food and beverage industry types of wine financial capability winery production process

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

processes of foods and beverages manufacturing chemical constitution of grapes

Practical Skills

Data Source: Unified Global Standards (ISCED, ISCO, O*NET, ESCO)