To download the transcript CLICK HERE Today I am talking about Old vines. We will touch on what actually are old vines, where in the world regions are actually classifying specific vines and how old they actually have to be. What is the significance of old vines culturally and genetically? How they can help us in the future, the stories that they hold and how the flavour of the wines that come from old vines are different. And my deeper discovery into this was at Feudi di San Gregorio, an incredible winery in Irpinia within Campania in Italy. So I’ll give you more details on visiting them too. If you want to skip ahead: 1.54: What are old vines and which regions around the world have classifications for these 3.48: The 200 year old vines of Feudi di San Gregorio 7.14: The genetic adaptions of old vines 9.49: The deeper root systems of old vines 11.21: Flavours of wine from old vines 13.17: The nostalgia of old vines 15.36: The Old Vine Conference ( www.oldvines.org or on IG @ouroldvines ) 16.16: Jancis Robinson Old Vine Register ( https://www.jancisrobinson.com/articles/jancis-robinson-old-vines-register ) 17.42: Planning a holiday to stay at the country house of Feudi di San Gregorio And if the podcast isn't enough.... Fancy watching some videos on my youtube channel: Eat Sleep Wine Repeat Or come say hi at www.eatsleepwinerepeat.co.uk Or contact me on Instagram @eatsleep_winerepeat or on email: [email protected] Until next time, Cheers to you!

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