MOR AV IA W Ine Regions and Sub-Regions
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Wine of Moravia / Wine and Bohemian wines are characterised by The most widely planted types are Grüner Characteristics of Wine The Wine Region of Bohemia The Wine Region of Moravia The Wine Region of Moravia Overview of wine categories a broad spectrum of aromas, rich flavours and Veltliner, Müller Thurgau, Saint Laurent, 66 wine communes, 154 winegrowers, 311 wine communes, 19,183 winegrowers, of Bohemia – wines of the Regions and Sub-regions 685 ha of registered vineyards 16,734 ha of registered vineyards Pursuant to the European and Czech regulations in force, wine is differen- harmonic balance, with fresh acids predominat- Welschriesling and Frankonia. Each of these Includes 311 wine communes, 19,183 winegrow- tiated according to various criteria. The basic principles are division accor- past, present and future ing in white wines. In recent years, red wines varieties occupy more than 1,000 ha, which in ers and 16,734 ha of registered vineyards. Moravi- ding to the ripeness of the grapes at harvest time and according to the place The Czech Republic has 377 wine com- have started making a breakthrough as being total represents half of the Czech vineyards. an wine sub-regions correspond to a significant of origin of the grapes. The ripeness of grapes is measured in degrees on munes with 19,336 growers operating Viticulture in the Czech Republic has a tra- full-bodied and distinctive due to the advances There are also several domestic newly-bred extent with the ecological division of the area, the normalised must-weight scale, where 1°NM gives the content of natural therein. The total registered vineyard area dition that dates back over two thousand of modern wine-making technologies, while at varieties, for example the whites Moravian most of which belongs to the Panonnian Province, sugar in kilograms per 100 litres of must. years. Since as far back as medieval times, the same time remaining soft and velvety, distin- Muscat and Pálava and blue types André, of 17,419 ha is divided in two wine with only the eastern part being influenced by Czech wines have enjoyed a good reputa- guished by pleasant fruity aromas. Cabernet Moravia and Neronet. Annual regions and six sub-regions. Carpathian geomorphology and belonging to the Wine categories Minimum sugar tion with people of all classes, not just in the Rosé wines are developing a trend for the wine consumption in the Czech Republic is Carpathian Province. content of must domestic market, but also in Poland, Silesia future – they are beautiful not only in terms around 20 litres per capita. The Wine Region Wine without PDO (protected designation of origin) and the Imperial Court in Vienna. It is believed that the Celts were of colour, but also their exceptionally Viticulturists have their own organisation of Bohemia The Znojmo Sub-region probably the first viticulturalists in the Czech Republic. The oldest youthful character. Association of Viticulturists in the Czech 91 communes, 1,140 winegrowers, Wine with PGI (protected geographical indication) evidence of viticultural history in Moravia is the archaeological discov- Wine introduced to the market on Saint Mar- Republic (Svaz vinařů České republiky), and embraces 66 wine communes, 154 growers 3,156 ha of vineyards Country wine 14 °NM ery of a viticultural knife, thought to be used by a Roman legionary tin’s Day (November 11th), appropriately for more than one hundred years they have and 685 ha of registered vineyards. Bohemi- This sub-region is a part of the Lechovice bioregion. Mikulov Sub-region whilst farming vineyards around Pálava. Further information about called “Saint Martin’s wine”, is gaining in issued a professional journal called Vinařský an vineyards have always been situated in It is affected by western airstreams and the rain 30 communes, 2,499 winegrowers, Moravian country wine viticulture dates back to the times of Great Moravia (ninth century to popularity. The consumption of Burčák (or obzor. Education for future wine profession- the warmest areas along the Labe River and shadow of the Bohemian-Moravian Highland, with 4,454 ha of vineyards Bohemian country wine the early tenth century), from where it was introduced to Bohemia. “stum”, i.e. partially fermented grape juice) is als is the task of vocational schools – for the lower part of the Vltava and Ohře rivers occasional incursions of cold air. This causes vege- The Mikulov bioregion covers the Mikulov Hills Much of the credit for the development of viticulture in this country unusual for foreigners, although it is common example, the winery high school in Valtice. in the Central Bohemian Basin and the tation slowdown in favour of intensification of aro- with limey soils along the Pálava River, the Duna- Wine with PDO (protected designation of origin) goes to the Czech King and Holy Roman Emperor Charles IV. practice in Czech wine regions during vintage. Tertiary education is available at the Faculty Bohemian Central Highlands. matic essences during grape-ripening. Gravel-sand jovice Hills and Valtice Heights with thick loess Quality wine (varietal or branded) 15 °NM Well-preserved information about wine production is contained in In the Czech Republic the area under vine is of Agriculture of the Mendel University of terraces and loess drifts predominate in the south, drifts, and the sandy plain of the Boří forest. The The Mělník Sub-region Czech royal documents and monastic chronicles. The period between approx. 18,000 hectares – 96% in Moravia Agriculture and Forestry. General support The Mělník Sub-region whereas in the north, Palaeozoic formations of the Quality wine with predicate (varietal or branded) the 14th and 16th centuries, when vineyards surrounded Czech cities and 4% in Bohemia. Of the whole area under for Czech wines is provided by the Viticul- 37 wine communes, 83 winegrowers, Brno Massif prevail. The largest wine-grape-grow- Kabinetní víno – Kabinet wine 19 °NM and monasteries, is considered to be the golden age of Moravian viti- vine, 67% is planted with white varieties. tural Fund, the purpose of which is the pro- 384 ha vineyards Pinot Noir, which was imported by Charles sub-region gives rise to distinctive wines of ing communes include Vrbovec, Dolní Kounice, culture. However, major development of the industry came at the end Grapes from the vineyards of growers ranging motion of Czech wine domestically and This sub-region includes not only Mělnik IV from Chambertin, Burgundy. a mineral character. The Velké Žernoseky vine- Znojmo, Hnanice, Hostěradice, Božice, Miroslav, Pozdní sběr – Late harvest 21 °NM of the 20th century. The restitution and privatisation of vineyards fol- from large companies to small family firms are globally, and development of wine-tourism. and its surroundings, but also Kutná Hora, yards bring the Labe riverbanks to life along the Pravlov and Jezeřany – Maršovice. The sub-region is Výběr z hroznů – Special selection of grapes 24 °NM lowing the fall of communism led to the reintroduction of family turned into wine by more than 700 registered You can learn about Czech wines in the Slaný, Kralupy nad Vltavou, Prague, Karlšte- The Litoměřice Sub-region Porta Bohemica valley. In the vicinity of the acclaimed primarily for its aromatic white wines. Výběr z bobulí – Special selection of berries 27 °NM winegrowing and establishment of new wineries. wineries. Wine production includes 26 white Wine Salon run by the National Wine Cen- jn, Kuks, Liběchov, Loděnice and Vinaře. 29 communes, 48 winegrowers, town of Most, vineyards are planted not only White varieties are grown on an area of 2,175 ha – The Viticulture Act of 1995 and its harmonisation with EU legislation and 18 blue (red) varieties, which are regis- tre in Valtice, through its permanent public Most of the vineyards in the Mělník area are 288 ha vineyards on hillsides but also on the site of former the most prevalent varieties being Grüner Veltliner, Ledové víno – Ice wine 27 °NM Vinařský fond categorisation wine Quality-based brought about major changes. tered in the National exhibition and tasting of the located on sand and clay soil of the Bohe- This sub-region includes Litoměřice, Most, brown-coal mines and in the town itself on Müller Thurgau, Rhein Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Žerotínovo nám. 3/5, 601 82 Brno Slámové víno – Straw wine 27 °NM tel./fax: +420 541 652 479 Today Czech wines are among the finest in Europe and are enjoyed all over Wine-Variety Register, country’s best 100 wines. To find PRESENT THE TO PAST THE FROM mian Cretaceous Basin, whereas those of Roudnice, Malé and Velké Žernoseky, steep historical terraces. The sub-region’s most Pinot Blanc and Welschriesling. Traminer, Pálava the world. Present-day Czech viticulture uses modern and economical along with other varieties out more about winemaking in Kutná Hora lie on gravelly sand beds. The Kadaň and the area of Roudnice nad popular grape varieties are Müller Thurgau, and Moravian Muscat are the main wines with dis- Výběr z cibéb – Special selection of botrytis-affected berries 32 °NM e-mail: [email protected] technologies, with the aim of “world-best” production. Several awards affiliated with those on the Moravia and Bohemia, visit sub-region’s major grape varieties include Labem. A major part is located on the dry Rhein Riesling, Pinot Blanc and Pinot Gris. Blue tinct aromas. Blue varieties, grown on 960 ha, pursuant to the statutes e-mail: [email protected] Wine with original certification (VOC) received by Czech wineries from international competitions are a testa- register grown for the pro- www.wineofczechrepublic.cz Müller Thurgau, Rhine Riesling, Saint Lau- southern slopes of the Czech Central High- varieties include mainly Saint Laurent, Blauer The Znojmo Sub-region include Saint Laurent, Frankonia, Pinot Noir and of the VOC association www.wineofczechrepublic.cz The Litoměřice Sub-region The Mikulov Sub-region ment to the industry’s commitment to quality wine production.