české

Styles

Principal grape varieties

Terroir

• The geological bedrock of the region consists primarily of čedič and vápenec, which influence the flavour profile of the wines.
• The calcareous subsoil of certain viniční trať positively influences the acid structure of white sparkling and semi-sparkling wines.
• The regional climate is cooler, favourable for the ripening of white varieties and the production of rosé wines, comparable to the Rhine.
• The topography of the viniční trať and their aspect influence tannin ripeness in red wines as well as the aromatics of rosés.
• The vineyards are scattered across northern and central Čechy along the rivers Labe, Ohře, and Bílina, in areas with a favourable climate. (via Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0)

• White wines: delicate fruit-and-floral aromas, fresh, lively acidity; the palate is shaped by čedič and vápenec in the geological subsoil.
• Red wines: notes of cherry, sour cherry, and dried plum; pronounced tannic structure formed by the topography of the trať and the regional climate.

• The acidity of white wines: driven by climatic conditions and topography; the palate is influenced by the čedič and vápenec geological subsoil.

Facts drawn from the cahier's terroir-link section (Lien au terroir) by automatic interpretation — see the source.

Sources

• National product specification (PDF)
• Product specification (PGI, PDF) — Čechy (SZPI)
• eAmbrosia register (EU) — File number PGI-CZ-A0900
• Official trade body site — Vinařský fond — Vinařská oblast Čechy