Czech Republic Wine

The Czech Republic's natural wine scene is concentrated in Moravia, the southern region that produces close to 95 percent of Czech wine, with a smaller contribution from Bohemia. Moravian growers work with a mix of indigenous varieties, including Welschriesling, Muller-Thurgau, and Gruner Veltliner, alongside international grapes, making wines of a distinctly Central European character: high in acidity, mineral, and food-oriented. The movement here is young but serious, and many producers farm organically or biodynamically.

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Moravia sits on the same latitude as parts of Austria and Germany, and its wines share that cool-climate signature: bright acidity, low to moderate alcohol, and a savory, mineral edge. The best-known whites come from Welschriesling, Gruner Veltliner, Riesling, and the aromatic local crossing Palava, while Moravia also does a fine line in skin-contact whites that connect it to the broader Central European orange-wine tradition. Reds tend to be lighter, built on Frankovka, the local name for Blaufrankisch, and Svatovavrinecke, known elsewhere as St. Laurent.

The natural scene is small and tight-knit, with a cluster of growers around the villages of the Palava hills and the Slovacko district. Many farm organically or biodynamically, ferment with native yeasts, and bottle with little added sulfur, and the wines are made in tiny quantities that rarely leave the country. That scarcity is part of the appeal for anyone who likes to drink off the beaten path.

These are food wines above all: high acidity and moderate weight make them natural partners for pork, dumplings, roast poultry, and fresh cheese. Serve the whites well chilled and the lighter reds with a slight chill. For more from the region, see our Austrian and orange wine collections.

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Frequently asked questions

When is my order shipping?

We are doing your best to ship your order in 2-3 business days.

We will process and ship your order in 2-3 business days, you will receive a shipping confirmation email with tracking as soon as the Carrier scans the shipping label.

Ground shipping time depends on location, here's a breakdown:

West Coast: 1-2 business days
Midwest: 3-4 business days
East Coast: 5 business days

Process time is not shipping time. Shipping time starts from the days successive to the day of shipping, after the order has been processed.

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Do I have to sign upon delivery?

Yes, someone 21 years or older must sign for the package.

Signature on delivery is mandatory for wine deliveries. Please make sure someone is at the shipping address to sign for the package.

If applicable, please consider delivering the package to a business address to ensure someone is available to sign for the package.

We also have the option of delivering the package to a Carrier's store for pickup. Please reach out to us to coordinate.

Carrier will try to delivery a package up to three times before returning the package to us.

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What if I miss a delivery?

Worry not, we have options, but please read carefully.

If you miss a delivery and a package gets returned to us we have two options:

1) Reship the package right away: due to the very high cost of shipping and returns, we must charge a re-shipping fee to be determined based on package size and shipping destination.

2) Consolidate the returned package with your next order: this option is free of charge and it's the most popular option.

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What is Czech wine known for?

Almost all Czech wine comes from Moravia in the south, which shares a cool-climate signature with neighboring Austria: bright acidity, moderate alcohol, and a savory, mineral character. It is best known for aromatic whites and, increasingly, for skin-contact whites and light reds from a young natural wine scene.

What grapes are grown in Moravia?

The main whites are Welschriesling, Gruner Veltliner, Riesling, Muller-Thurgau, and the local aromatic crossing Palava. Reds are lighter and built on Frankovka (Blaufrankisch) and Svatovavrinecke (St. Laurent).

Is Czech natural wine organic?

Many of the growers we carry farm organically or biodynamically, ferment with native yeasts, and bottle with little added sulfur. The natural scene here is small and quality-focused, with wines often made in tiny quantities.

Does the Czech Republic make orange wine?

Yes. Moravian growers have a real affinity for skin-contact whites, which connects the region to the broader Central European orange-wine tradition it shares with Austria, Slovenia, and northern Italy.

What food pairs with Czech wine?

These are food wines through and through. Their high acidity and moderate weight suit pork, dumplings, roast poultry, and fresh cheese. Serve the whites well chilled and the lighter reds with a slight chill.

Do you ship Czech wine across the United States?

Yes. We ship to 45 states with careful packaging. Options and any state restrictions are shown at checkout.