Pruning the vine is one of the most important viticultural tasks, as it directly affects its growth and yield. However, the Pruning of the World's Oldest Grapevine is not just a vineyard practice but also a ceremonial protocol event.

On this occasion, the city of Maribor gifts scions of the World's Oldest Grapevine to selected partner cities, municipalities, and organizations in Slovenia and around the world, thus spreading its rich heritage. This traditional ritual symbolically marks the beginning of the new viticultural season and highlights the significance of the World's Oldest Grapevine as a living cultural monument of winemaking.

Join us on March 15, 2025, for the Pruning of the World's Oldest Grapevine, one of the most important viticultural events in Maribor!

• From 10 AM onwards, visitors can purchase grafted vines of the World's Oldest Grapevine's descendants.
• There will be a ceremonial handover of scions to six selected recipients.
• Meet Maribor Wine Queen Maruša Mukenauer and Slovenian Wine Queen Nina Polanec, who will honor the event with their presence and promote Slovenia’s rich winemaking tradition.

Slovenian Recipients

• Municipality of Puconci
• Municipality of Nova Gorica
• Resort of Primarij Kurt Kancler Punat - Red Cross of Slovenia – Regional Association Maribor

Foreign Recipients

• European Wine Knights Order – Consulate for Luxembourg
• Honourable Wine Convention of St. Urban Maribor - Fachschule für Obst- und Weinbau Silberberg, Austria
• Tourist Board "Heart of Međimurje" Nedelišče, Croatia