The Old Vine Conference is a non-profit organisation whose aim is to bring together a global network to create a new category for wine from heritage vineyards. Learn More →
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Meet Our New Regional Ambassador
Victoria Daskal, France
Victoria Daskal is passionate about sharing the world of wine through the lens of history, culture, and the arts. She is a wine writer, educator, and consultant with over 15 years of experience in the international wine industry.
A regular contributor to leading wine publications, including Decanter and the Financial Times, Victoria also serves as a judge at international wine competitions and advises emerging global wine brands.
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Our Latest Member
Isole e Olena, Chianti, Italy
In the gently rolling hills of western Chianti Classico, Isole e Olena stands as a benchmark for authenticity, vision, and the enduring value of old vines. Founded by Paolo De Marchi’s family, and shaped by his pioneering approach, the estate has built its reputation on a profound respect for vine heritage and terroir expression. -
The Old Vine Conference Podcast
Episode 7: Zymé winery: Experience meets innovation, native grapes and old vines in Valpolicella
The vineyards span over 30 hectares, many of which have been leased under long-term contracts. The territory covered by Zýmē includes the Berici Hills in northeastern Italy, near Valpolicella, and Collina della Grola in Sant'Ambrogio and San Floriano. Additionally, there are 3 hectares on Monte Massua in Negrar, where Zýmē is the custodian of old vines, some over 70 years old.
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An engaging and ambitious annual campaign designed to raise the profile of old vines globally, supporting the commercial efforts of old vine wine producers, marketers, communicators, importers and distributors.
The Conference Archives
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Hosts Sarah Abbott MW, Tim Atkin MW and Dr. Jamie Goode talked with each guest, exploring why they have been inspired to protect and promote old vine heritage. Each speaker had a different perspective but together their experience and vision expresses the multi-nuanced and unique value of great old vines.
Our aim was to arrive at practical steps we can implement together to (ultimately) help establish Old Vine Wine from heritage vineyards as a global wine category.
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We continue to shine a light on the passion, quality and depth that old vine heritage brings to every region and country that celebrates it. In this respect, you can highlight any extraordinary producer working with old vineyards in this way. They can be famous or cult or even unheard of - if they’re doing great work, then bring them in.
A focus for this conference is the value of old vines as genetic arks of diversity, nuance and resilience. -
The third edition of The Old Vine Conference explored how the wine industry can work to halt the loss of old vines by taking practical steps to create a new category of heritage vineyard wine.
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Join us to hear from an inspiring line-up of old vine pioneers, thought leaders, academics, environmentalists, winemakers, viticulturalists, and commercial & marketing specialists. Come away with invaluable insight on the subject of old vines from around the world and a renewed understanding of why now is the time for old vines and their wines.
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Join us to hear from an inspiring line-up of old vine pioneers, thought leaders, academics, environmentalists, winemakers, viticulturalists, and commercial & marketing specialists. Gain invaluable insight on the subject of old vines from around the world and a deeper understanding of how we can learn from the past to build for the future.
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Join us to hear from an inspiring line-up of old vine pioneers, thought leaders, academics, environmentalists, winemakers, viticulturalists, and commercial & marketing specialists. Gain invaluable insight on the subject of old vines from around the world and a deeper understanding of the role that old vines play in the wine industry's adaptation to climate change & sustainability.
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