Mělnická

Styles

Principal grape varieties

Terroir

• The flavour characteristics of white quality wines are influenced by the geological subsoil of the vineyards, which is largely composed of limestone.
• The acid structure of white quality wines is influenced primarily by the climatic conditions of the sub-region and by the topography of the vineyard sites.
• In white wines of the late harvest (pozdní sběr) category, the minerality imparted by the geological subsoil of the vineyard sites — particularly its calcareous nature — is most pronounced.
• In white wines of the berry selection (výběr z hroznů) category, intense aromatic notes are apparent in wines originating from calcareous subsoil.
• In red wines of the berry selection (výběr z hroznů) category, deeper, sandy-loam soils have a positive influence on the wine's powerful bouquet.

• The sub-region was established in May 2004 in connection with the reorganisation of wine-growing areas introduced by Wine Act No. 321/2004 Coll. and its implementing Decree No. 324/2004 Coll. (via Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0)

• The substantial residual sugar content of straw wines is reflected in the wine's harmony and fullness of flavour.
• White quality wines have a delicate fruity aroma, a palate with fruity notes, and an acid structure that is more pronounced and coarser.
• Red quality wines are characterised by red-fruit character — specifically cherries and sour cherries — with a shorter finish and more prominent tannin.
• Rosé quality wines display notes of red fruit, particularly cherries and wild strawberries, a more pronounced fresh acidity, and a colour ranging from light pink to salmon.
• White wines of the dried-berry selection (výběr z cibéb) category are characterised by distinctly ripe, overripe fruity notes of apple, peach and citrus, along with very pronounced honey tones.

Facts drawn from the specification's terroir-link section by automatic interpretation — see the source.

All appellations in Czechia

Sources

• National product specification (PDF)
• Product specification (PGI, PDF) — Čechy (SZPI)
• eAmbrosia register (EU) — File number PDO-CZ-A0895
• Official trade body site — Vinařský fond — Mělnická podoblast