Types of Fortified Wines in the Czechia
In the Czech Republic, fortified wines are less common, primarily crafted as specialties by select wineries. Czech winemakers occasionally experiment with this style, resulting in intriguing small-batch creations.
Czech fortified wines pair excellently with:
chocolate desserts
blue cheeses
dried fruits or nuts
various pâtés and foie gras
Sweet Dessert Wines
Fortified wines are often sweet and paired with desserts. Czech production focuses on small-scale operations, emphasising flavour harmony between sweetness and alcohol content.
Special Cuvées with Higher Alcohol Contents
Some wineries blend traditional varieties with fortification techniques to create unique cuvées, often inspired by Port wine.
Vermouths
Vermouth, a fortified wine infused with herbs and spices. Notable producers include distilleries and biodynamic winemakers.
Wineries Offering Fortified Wines
Tanzberg Mikulov
This winery experiments with fortified wines, primarily as limited editions for special occasions.Kraus Winery
Specialising in modern approaches, Kraus occasionally includes fortified styles inspired by Port in its portfolio.Jan Stávek Winery
The Stávek family has been living and growing wine in Němčičky for five generations.