First ‘all of Italy’ old vine conference takes place in Tuscany
In Tuscany, on the 8th and 9th October our winery members from across Italy gathered at Tenuta Sette Ponti for the inaugural ‘All of Italy’ Old Vine Conference. The first meeting of its kind united 22 Italian wineries from across the country in their shared mission to preserve, protect and promote the viticultural heritage of Italy and the fine wines they produce.
Preserving Rioja’s Old Vine Heritage for a More Sustainable Future
For decades, the author of this post, Natalia Morrison, has been captivated by the deeply rooted, ancient trees and vines living around us.
The Old Vine Hero Awards: winners 2024
The winners of The Old Vine Hero Awards 2024 were announced at a virtual results webinar on Monday 25th March 2024.
The Old Vine Hero Awards 2024: The Shortlists
Find out more about all the shortlisted nominees …
Rethinking Barbera through the old vine lens
Rethinking Barbera through the old vine lens: Cynthia Chaplin recounts our old-vine fieldtrip to Piedmont with Vinchio Vaglio.
Soil for survival: the key to Jumilla’s resilient vineyards
Jumilla DO is organising an old vine fieldtrip to study the soils of the regions vineyards in April 2024.
Old vine wine launched in cardboard bottle
Alchemy Wines launches world’s first old vine wine in cardboard bottle.
Old vines in the Douro: the heritage, the commitment
Preserving and protecting the diversity of Portuguese wine heritage is fundamental to ensure that Portuguese wines are distinctive.
DO Campo de Borja historical Garnachas project
“Garnachas Históricas” is a work and research group established to promote old vine Garnacha and preserve the historic Garnacha vines that remain in DO Campo do Borja.
WINNER OF THE OLD VINE HERO AWARD 2023
Dr. Laura Catena wins Old Vine Hero Award 2023 for her longstanding commitment to promoting and protecting the future of Old Vine Malbec in Argentina.
OLD VINE HERO AWARD 2023 - SHORTLIST
Here are the 8 Shortlisted nominees for the Old Vine Hero Award 2023.
Burning Questions for Old Vines in Chile
Derek Mossman Knapp, of Garage Wine Co. asks some burning questions about the most recent devastating fires in Chile.
Mount Pleasant anticipate 2023 harvest
"With thanks to the wisdom of past generations establishing our vineyards in perfect growing locations, the deluge of spring rainfall, cool and hot summer days, strong winds and hail has culminated in what looks to be a solid 2023 harvest period.'“
Pre-phylloxera, ungrafted Aglianico vines
Feudi de San Gregorio’s vigneto dal Re (vineyard of the King) is a 2ha vineyard of 400, pre-phylloxera, ungrafted Aglianico vines and is the source of Serpico, their celebrated old vine wine.
Visit to the Old Vine Project in Stellenbosch
Michèle Shah, our Regional Ambassador for Italy, takes a trip to South Africa to find out more about The Old Vine Project and how they have set the standard for old vine producers and regions around the world.
Cry for help for Melambes, Crete
Yiannis Karakasis MW shares the devastating story of wild fire damage to old vines in Crete and explains what we can do to help.
The ancient vines of Villa Bogdano 1880
Villa Bogdano 1880 affirms their commitment to protect & promote historic vineyards at an international level.
The Old Vine Conference Masterclasses
Iain Liston-Brown shares his account of a day of Old Vine Conference Masterclasses.
The past, present and future of old vines
Michèle Shah summarises us the highlights of her Old Vine session at Green Wine Future 2022.
What does it take to produce old vine wines?
Brigitte Chevalier on the realities of producing old vine wines.