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Agriculture & EnvironmentISCO 6112

Vineyard cellar master

A vineyard cellar master is a person who is responsible for a winery's cellars from the moment the grapes arrive until the finished wine is bottled and distributed, and who assures the quality of the wine at every stage, in line with the applicable regulations.

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control grape quality

manage wine production

manage cellar stocks

manage cellar operations

advise on wine quality improvement

About vineyard cellar master

The cellar master manages wine production and knows the wine production process: when to crush the grapes, how long to macerate, what temperature to ferment at, when to rack, how long to age and when the wine is finished. The cellar master also crushes the grapes.

The cellar master checks wine quality by tasting and measurement at every stage, from the must to the finished wine, and advises on how a wine's quality can be improved.

The cellar master prepares the compressed gas cylinders used when wine is transferred and bottled, and maintains the technical equipment of the cellar, such as pumps, presses and cooling systems. The cellar master also trains the cellar staff. Formal requirements are set by the employer.

European Skills Framework

Skills and knowledge areas required for this occupation based on European classification.

Essential (16)

winery production processwinery production processWinery production processes and safety requirements. Winemaking principles. Engineering and flow process technology (pumps and hoses).health and safety regulationshealth and safety regulationsNecessary health, safety, hygiene and environmental standards and legislation rules in the sector of particular activity.control grape qualitycontrol grape qualityDiscuss the quality and quantity of the grapes with viticulturists throughout the growing season.manage wine productionmanage wine productionManage the wine production and review the production pipeline and volumes.manage cellar stocksmanage cellar stocksEnsure that cellar stocks are audited regularly. Deal with any issues in line with organisational procedures.manage cellar operationsmanage cellar operationsLead and supervise daily cellar operations and direct flow of work orders. Manage cellar and beverage storage procedures which comply with relevant legislation and organisational policies.advise on wine quality improvementadvise on wine quality improvementAdvise on wine quality improvement especially related to technical aspects of vineyard cultivation.prepare compressed gas cylindersprepare compressed gas cylindersPosition the full keg or gas cylinder. Check that the new keg or gas cylinder contains the correct product and shows the correct date. Connect it and check that it is working properly. Disconnect used...supervise the wine cellarsupervise the wine cellarInspect regularly to ensure your staff are following established procedures for wine cellars and dispense counters. Store wine and dispense counter stock under the right conditions. Minimises damage t...control wine qualitycontrol wine qualityTaste the wine and strive to improve the quality. Develop new styles of wine. Making sure that quality is maintained during all production stages, including when it is bottled. Records quality checks ...monitor winemaking processmonitor winemaking processConducts wine making and monitors processing steps. Supervises and participates in the bottling and labelling work.train employeestrain employeesLead and guide employees through a process in which they are taught the necessary skills for the perspective job. Organise activities aimed at introducing the work and systems or improving the perform...clean drink dispense linesclean drink dispense linesRemove dirt and disinfect drink dispense lines on a regular basis, in line with operational procedures.crush grapescrush grapesCrush grapes manually or mechanically and produce wine.maintain technical equipmentmaintain technical equipmentMaintain an inventory of cultivation equipment and supplies. Order additional materials as needed.monitor fermentationmonitor fermentationSupervise and control fermentation. Monitor the settling of juice and the fermentation of raw material. Control the progress of the fermentation process to meet specifications. Measure, test and inter...
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organic farmingorganic farmingPrinciples, techniques and regulations of organic farming. Organic farming or ecological agriculture is an agricultural production method, which places a strong emphasis on environmental protection an...manage agricultural staffmanage agricultural staffRecruit and manage staff. This includes defining the job needs of the organisation, defining the criteria and process for recruitment. Develop the competences of the staff according current and future...use different communication channelsuse different communication channelsMake use of various types of communication channels such as verbal, handwritten, digital and telephonic communication with the purpose of constructing and sharing ideas or information.manage production enterprisemanage production enterpriseOrganise and instruct staff, plan production strategies and programmes including sales. Carry out input purchase orders, materials, equipment and manage stocks etc. Awareness of demands of the busines...ensure proper document managementensure proper document managementGuarantee that the tracking and recording standards and rules for document management are followed, such as ensuring that changes are identified, that documents remain readable and that obsoleted docu...

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Frequently asked questions

What does a vineyard cellar master do?

Vineyard cellar masters are responsible for vineyard cellars from the entry of grapes to on-site bottling and distribution. They ensure quality at all stages, in compliance with regulations and laws.

What skills does a vineyard cellar master need?

A vineyard cellar master needs 16 essential skills, including winery production process, health and safety regulations, control grape quality, manage wine production, manage cellar stocks.

Will AI replace vineyard cellar master jobs?

The AI disruption score for vineyard cellar master is 29/100 (low risk). Skills most exposed to automation: ensure proper document management, health and safety regulations, manage cellar stocks. Most resilient: crush grapes, maintain technical equipment, organic farming.

Quick Facts

SectorAgriculture & Environment
ISCO GroupMarket-oriented skilled agricultural workers
Essential Skills16

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