WINE CULTURE, THE POWER OF CONNECTION

Vinski Univerzum 2026!

16 December 2026 | Grand Hotel Union

An event that raises the culture of wine appreciation among young people and connects young winemakers.​

What is
Vinski Univerzum?

The Vinski Univerzum festival is a unique event, connecting young winemakers from all over Slovenia with young people discovering wine culture, an important part of Slovenian heritage. The festival aims to raise the culture of wine appreciation among young people and to promote Slovenian wines, winemaking and wine tradition. 

What makes the festival special is that, as the largest educational wine event, it allows all young winemakers (aged 18–35) to take part on equal terms and also involves study centres across Slovenia. It places particular emphasis on young people up to the age of 30, especially students eager to learn about wine culture. 

The project is run by a young team of volunteers, winemakers and wine lovers, who are building a platform to promote Slovenia's wine potential while gaining valuable experience.

Student ticket presale: November 2026

VU 25 in
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Vinski Univerzum 2025 featured 63 exceptional young winemakers from all corners of Slovenia. With their energy, courage and innovative approaches to winemaking, they showed that Slovenian winemaking is alive, breathing and evolving.

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VU25 also brought together more than 800 wine lovers, experts and curious beginners who explored, tasted and experienced the world of wine together. The atmosphere was full of enthusiasm, new acquaintances and genuine moments.

Highlights from last year's VU:

Ekipa VU 2026:

The organising team:
Janez Kajzer (@kajzer1) – finance
Brina Jakomin (@brinajakomin) – winemaker coordination
Nik Mahnič – wine judging organisation
Nika Peklar (@nikica74) – partnerships
Maša Medica (@_masawho_) – marketing and PR
Vanesa Centrih (@v.en.s) – workshop organisation
Uma Artnak Skrinjer (@umaskrinjer.a) – koordinacija ambasadorjev
Katrin Kostanjšek (@katrinkostanjsek) – programme and hosting
Jerica Štemberger (@jerica.stemberger) – ticket sales
Aleks Vincek (@aleksvincek) – IT
The team is led by Aleš Rodica (@alesrodica) – head of Vinski Univerzum.

contact

We are available for all questions at:

info@vinskiuniverzum.com
+386 41 236 779 (Aleš Rodica – project coordinator)

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