A Paradise for Wine Lovers
The region encompasses 308 wine-producing municipalities and 1,142 vineyards, cultivated by over 14,450 vintners. The largest number of wine-producing villages and vine growers can be found in the Slovácko wine subregion, while the Mikulov subregion has the most extensive vineyards, followed by Velké Pavlovice region. The largest wine-producing municipalities are Velké Bílovice, Valtice, Mikulov, and Čejkovice.
Although the growing season is shorter than in Western Europe, the summer months are often intensely warm, enabling the cultivation of late-ripening grape varieties. The slower ripening process allows more aromatic compounds to develop in the grapes.
Znojmo wine subregion
The Znojmo wine subregion is the realm of aromatic white wines, with the uncrowned king being Grüner Veltliner, followed by Riesling, Müller-Thurgau, and Sauvignon Blanc. The soil and climate conditions also favour varieties such as Pinot Gris, Gewürztraminer, Pálava, Pinot Blanc, and Muscat varieties like Moravian Muscat and Irsai Oliver. While red wine is less prominent here, local varieties like Saint Laurent, Blaufränkisch, Zweigelt, and Pinot Noir have an excellent reputation in the Dolní Kounice area.
Znojmo, a royal city, serves as the wine centre of this area. On a wine tour, you can explore fascinating sites, from the medieval Znojmo underground, vast cellars, and a wine museum at the Louka Monastery to the charming Painted Cellar in Šatov.
Mikulov Subregion
The second most prominent wine subregion in Moravia, Mikulov, is renowned for the dominant limestone massif of Pálava. This area produces unique Welsch Riesling and also excels in varieties such as Grüner Veltliner, Riesling, Chardonnay, Sauvignon, Pinot Gris, Pálava, Blaufränkisch, Saint Laurent, and Pinot Noir.
The jewel of this subregion is the enchanting town of Mikulov, where you can visit wine exhibitions and a collection of historic wine presses at the chateau. Mikulov also regularly hosts grand wine festivals. The Lednice-Valtice area, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is one of the most beautiful destinations in the Czech Republic
Velké Pavlovice Subregion
The Velké Pavlovice subregion is among the sunniest places in the Czech Republic. It is best known for its red wines, such as Blaufränkisch, Saint Laurent, and André, which was bred directly in Velké Pavlovice. Among the white varieties, Müller-Thurgau, Welsch Riesling, and Pinot Gris thrive here.
At Kraví Hora in Bořetice, in Kobylí, or the Belegrady area of Velké Bílovice, you can discover wine cellars resembling small villages.
Slovácko Subregion
Situated near the borders with Slovakia and Austria, the Slovácko subregion is famous for its diverse nature and folklore. Varieties such as Riesling, Müller-Thurgau, Chardonnay, and Blaufränkisch flourish here, along with indigenous varieties like Cabernet Moravia and Moravian Muscat.
Highlights of this subregion include the historic Plže cellars in Petrov and the open-air museum in Strážnice, where you can find traditional wine-making buildings.
