Professional course
Wine grower and winemaker
Limburg is wine country. In this course you learn to plant and tend a vineyard, harvest and make wine, from grape to bottle.
€1,240.00 incl.
€1,024.79 excl. VAT
- Sector
- Wine and drinks
- Duration
- 2 years, 1 evening a week and 6 Saturdays in the vineyard
- Learning format
- On campus
Start date & location
Tuesday· Hasselt
Campuses
- Hasselt
- Bokrijk
Features
- Training vouchers
- Flemish training leave
- New
Who is it for?
For hobby growers who want to take the step to a professional vineyard, and for farmers who want to diversify their business.
Programme
- Soil, climate and choosing varieties in Limburg
- Pruning and crop protection
- Harvest and vinification of white, red and sparkling wine
- Legislation, excise duties and the Limburg appellations
- Selling your own wine
Frequently asked questions
Do I need my own vineyard?
No. The practical lessons take place in our partners' vineyards in Bokrijk and Haspengouw.
Can I pay with training vouchers?
Yes. If you are an employee, you can apply for training vouchers through VDAB that cover half of the fee. Apply before you enrol.