Ancient Grapes
2. December, 2026 - Zürich
Service Description
The Concept A rare and historically rich chapter exploring Georgia, Armenia and the surrounding Caucasus region — widely regarded as wine's birthplace. Focused on indigenous, hard-to-source grape varieties, paired with local snacks rather than a full meal, keeping the format intimate and culturally grounded. The aim is to gain a sense of what wine was and tasted like in ancient times — through variety, technique, identity, and sense of place. These are wines without "make-up" or modern vinification practices that can obscure the stylistic identity of the final product. Most producers in these ancient vine basins still make wine the same way they did over the past 8,000 years — qvevri, amphorae, old vines, low oak, and low sulfite influence. The Wines Indigenous, hard-to-source varieties from Georgia, Armenia and the wider Caucasus, vinified using traditional ancestral methods — qvevri and amphorae ageing, minimal oak, and low sulfite intervention. Learning Objective: Understanding how ancient winemaking techniques — qvevri, amphorae, old vines, minimal oak, low sulfite use — shape the style, identity, and sense of place of wines from the world's oldest wine-producing region. The Details Format: Seated guided tasting, intimate and culturally grounded Wines: Indigenous Caucasus varieties (Georgia, Armenia), traditional qvevri/amphora vinification Food: Local snacks from the presented countries Duration: Approximately 2.5 – 3 hours Level: Accessible to intermediate Language: English Hosted by: Lilla Fülöp, Certified Educator Tony Lécuroux, Master Sommelier
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Cancellation Policy
Course Booking & Cancellation Policy 1. Eligibility Participation in our courses is limited to individuals 18 years of age or older. 2. Booking and Payment A place in the course is confirmed only after full payment has been received. All course fees include study materials, course books, and the examination fee, unless otherwise stated. No additional costs are required for these components. 3. Cancellation Policy Participants may cancel their booking up to 14 days before the course start date and receive a full refund. Cancellations made less than 14 days before the course begins are not eligible for a refund. In such cases, the participant will be transferred to the next available course session at no additional cost. If a participant cannot attend individual sessions due to personal circumstances, missed sessions cannot be refunded. 4. Course Transfer Participants who cannot attend a course may request one transfer to the next scheduled course date. Additional transfers may be subject to administrative approval. 5. Intellectual Property & Study Materials All course materials, including books, handouts, presentations, and digital content, are protected by copyright. It is strictly prohibited to copy, reproduce, distribute, photograph, scan, or share course materials, including posting images of the content online, without prior written authorization. Unauthorized use or distribution of course materials may result in removal from the course without refund and potential legal action. 6. Conduct During the Course Participants are expected to maintain professional and respectful conduct throughout the course. The following behaviors are not permitted: Cheating or academic misconduct during examinations or assignments Disruptive behavior during sessions Repeated lateness or absence without notice Violation of intellectual property rules Failure to follow these guidelines may result in removal from the course without refund. 7. Photography and Social Media Participants may take and share photos during course sessions only with the approval of the course conductor and with respect for the privacy of other participants. 8. Course Changes The organizer reserves the right to make reasonable adjustments to course schedules, instructors, or locations if necessary.
Contact Details
Stockerstrasse 64, Zürich, Switzerland
+41767241582
learn@wineeducation.ch