The fame of Moravian and Bohemian wines now reaches far beyond the Czech borders. A romantic dinner requires a bottle of good wine, so enjoy the refreshing wines of the Czech Republic, best drunk by two.
The Czech climate is particularly suited to the following varieties of wine (www.wineofczechrepublic.cz)
- Ryzlink rýnský (Riesling)
- Chardonnay
- Veltlínské zelené (Weltliner)
- Sauvignon
- Müller-Thurgau et al.
Tips for the visitor
Try two unique Moravian varieties – Moravian Muscat (Muškát moravský) and Pálava. Both of these grapes have a highly specific taste and scent, and the wine from them is ideal for a romantic evening.
Czech Wine Exhbition
Make your way to South Moravia and select a registered wine from dozens of large and small vineyards. The very best Czech produce can be found every year at the Czech Wine Exhibition (www.vinarskecentrum.cz).
Wine festivals and celebrations
Every autumn, celebrations of the wine-harvest are regularly held. The largest such festivals are found in two historic towns in South Moravia, Znojmo and Mikulov, as well as the Czech castle of Karlštejn.
Znojmo Wine Festival (Znojemské vinobraní)
Held every year in the medieval town of Znojmo, the festival includes a torchlight evening procession in historic costume through the town, fire-shows, concerts of Renaissance music, performances of historic dance and fencing, jousting tournaments, a historic market-fair with authentic crafts, and much more.
Pálava Festival (Pálavské vinobraní)
This festival takes place in the historic centre of Mikulov and the natural amphitheatre below the hill of Turold. Visitors are treated to three days of music, dance, exhibitions, and the traditional tasting of the young wine, along with a market of period crafts, a procession in Moravian folk costume and a chance to taste the region’s best wine and traditional foods.
Karlštejn Festival (Karlštejnské vinobraní)
At the ancient castle of Karlštejn only 25 km outside of Prague, it is possible to view fencing displays and a medieval fair. A particularly tasty treat is wine and wine-must from the Karlštejn vineyards.
