CCOVI’s outreach programs play a critical role in the growth and sustainability of the increasingly vital grape and wine industry. The institute’s innovative outreach programs include services that help growers and winemakers make informed decisions in their operations, as well as workshops, seminars and conferences that focus on knowledge mobilization.
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Previous presentations
May 31, 2021
Title: Solutions & products to help prevent lightstruck in sparkling wines
Featuring: Bertrand Robillard, R&D manager at Institut Oenologique de Champagne
Dr. Peter Salamone
Technical Manager, Laffort – USA
Topic: Changing Paradigms in Wine Fermentation Management
Date: Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2014
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Dr. Ilona Schneider
Oenologist, development engineer food and beverage, Eaton’s Begerow Product Line, Germany
Topic: Bring out the best in your cool climate wines
Date: Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2013
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Dr. Peter Salamone
Technical Manager, Laffort – USA
Topic: Sur Lie Science – wine character revealed
Date: Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2013
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Dr. Paulo Lopes
Topic: Cork closure impact on the quality of bottled wines
Date: Nov. 12, 2012
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Dr. Tiziana Nardi
Technical Support Italia, Lallemand Oenology Division
Topic: Something Old, Something New and Something Sweet
Date: Thursday, March 8, 2012
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Click here for powerpoint- The Raboso selection
Dominique Deltiel
Master in Viticulture and Enology, Montpellier University, France
International Enological Consultant
Topic: Good practices in Pinot Noir winemaking
Date: Monday, March 26, 2012
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