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The Jordan College of Agricultural Sciences and Technology

Luca Brillante

Associate Professor

Viticulture and Enology | 559.278.3940 | Office: VE 202

lucabrillante@csufresno.edu

Education

  • B.S. - Universita degli Studi di Bari-IT
  • M.S. - Universita degli Studi di Torino-IT
  • M.S. - Montpellier SupAgro - Bordeaux Sciences Agro
  • Ph.D. - Universite de Bourgogne

Courses Taught

  • General Viticulture I (VIT 101)
  • Mechanized Viticulture (VIT 160)
  • Viticulture Seminar (VIT 199)
  • Undergraduate Seminar (ENOL 199)
  • Independent Study (VEN 290)
  • Thesis Continuation (VEN 299C)
Dr. Luca Brillante joined the Department of Viticulture and Enology faculty in the Fall of 2018 and serves as the Bronco Wine Company Chair in Viticulture.
 
He focuses on wine grape production and vineyard management, and teaches in the areas of general viticulture, mechanized viticulture, and advanced grape and vine enterprise management in cooperation with the campus vineyard and winery management personnel.

In addition, Brillante serves as the Viticulture and Enology Graduate Program Coordinator, advises students, supervises student research projects, and engages in a rigorous scientific research program.

Prior to this appointment he was a post-doctoral researcher for the UC Davis Department of Viticulture and Enology, working on precision viticulture and implementation of variable rate and site specific management approaches.