Iris Fabre DipWSET takes you on a tasting journey through the most extreme vineyards in the world, where both growers and grapes defy nature’s challenges to produce exceptional and resilient wines.
Event details
Making wine is hard work. Between caring for the land, being at the mercy of nature and juggling the vineyard, the cellar and the office, there’s plenty to do. But some producers push the challenge further, by cultivating vines in incredibly difficult terrains – steep slopes, small islands, and extreme altitudes – creating what we call 'heroic wines'.
While the term 'heroic viticulture' is widely recognised in Italy and formally defined by the European association CERVIM, it applies to wines from around the globe.
This tasting offers a rare chance to dive deep into the passion, history, and tradition behind these exceptional wines.
Alongside them, you’ll enjoy a selection of cheeses from La Fromagerie, each with its own heroic story too.
Example wine list
- Possa, Cinque Terre, Liguria, Italy
- Suertes del Marques, Trenzado, Canary Islands, Spain
- Domaine du Monteillet, Stéphane Montez, Condrieu, Rhône Valley, France
- Domaine Jean-René Germanier, Amigne de Vétroz, Valais, Switzerland
- Arpepe, Sassella Stella Retica, Valtellina, Italy
- Adegas Guimaro Camiño Real, Ribeira Sacra, Spain
- Bargylus, Jabal de Bargylus, Latakia, Syria
- Domaine de Valcros Banyuls Rimage, Roussillon, France
Tasting level
Intermediate: An in-depth exploration of a particular topic. Some prior knowledge is beneficial – such as a WSET Level 2 qualification – but these sessions will be enjoyable and educational for anyone with an interest in the subject.
About Iris Fabre DipWSET
Iris is a wine educator and events coordinator at WSET School London.
She grew up in Languedoc, South of France, and first discovered the world of wine while working in export at Mas de Daumas Gassac. Her journey has since taken her from Australia, where she gained experience with a fine Italian wine importer, to Italy, where a harvest season turned into several years working in exports for a Puglian winery while living in Liguria. After relocating to London in 2021, she managed an independent wine and beer shop while completing her Diploma, and worked in marketing for the drinks business before joining WSET School London in 2025.
Iris is also the co-founder of the educational Instagram account @wineminute and writes about wine and food for publications including the drinks business, The Wine Merchant, and Pit Magazine.
Booking terms and conditions
Payment in full must be made at the time of booking and places are not confirmed until payment has been received. Unfortunately we cannot take provisional bookings.
Cancellations and transfers
- Cancellations and transfers can be made up to two weeks before the event.
- Cancellations within 10 working days are non-refundable and cannot be transferred to another event.
- If you need to change a name on the booking, please give us as much notice as possible.
- WSET School London reserves the right to cancel an event. If necessary, a full refund or transfer will be offered.
Please note: The sample list and speaker/s may be subject to change.