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
Asieh Hagh Shenas, Iran
Born in Persia, I come from a culture deeply rooted in the verses of Hafez (the poet), the Maysara (house of wine), the Saghi; a revered figure who poured wine with spiritual intention, and the ancient, ungrafted vineyards nestled in the Zagros Mountains. Wine has always been more than a drink: it's a symbol of resiliency, art, divinity, and immortality.
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Our Latest Member
Tenuta il Finale, Piemonte, Italy
Nestled in the rolling hills between the historic communes of Castagnole delle Lanze and Costigliole d’Asti, Tenuta il Finale is a boutique wine estate dedicated to preserving the viticultural heritage of Piemonte through a profound respect for old vines. With its commitment to native varietals—Barbera, Nebbiolo, Dolcetto, and Arneis—the estate crafts characterful DOC and DOCG wines that express the soul of their individual terroirs. -
The Old Vine Conference Podcast
Episode 6: Benanti’s Etna: old vines, new perspectives
The Benanti family has been instrumental in Etna's viticulture throughout history, beginning in 1890 with a domestic consumption type of wine, their very first wine production on the volcano. The brothers have been the custodians of the company since 2012. In 2007, Benanti was named Italian Winery of the Year by Gambero Rosso and has subsequently become the most award winning winery on Mount Etna.
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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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