Maribor City Vinedresser Prunes World's Oldest Vine

The world's oldest vine was pruned as part of a traditional tourist event in Maribor on Friday, as the city vinedresser Tone Zafosnik dealt the expert cut which will ensure this 400-year-old Guinness World Record-holding lady gives a plentiful crop.

The Old Vine is a protected item of natural heritage and a symbol of Maribor, as well as all the wine-growing regions of Slovenia. Pruning controls its growth, fruitfulness, quality and stability.
Mayor of Maribor Franc Kangler, symbolically handed over grafts to representatives of various municipalities. A few grafts of the Slovenian vine will also find their homes in Germany, Switzerland, France and Montenegro.
The venerable age of the vine was scientifically proven in 1972. Its grapes usually produce about 25 litres of wine every year. It is put in custom-made bottles and used by the Maribor City Council for special occasions.
This year's 28th pruning session was attended by numerous locals and tourists, and accompanied by a rich cultural programme.

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