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Where is South Moravia?
Brno Wine Trail
Far from any sea, landlocked in the centre of Europe, lies the picturesque
wine region of Moravia. Wine experts call its climate “continental”, to
distinguish it from the Mediterranean climate of vineyards in southern
France, Italy and Spain. And indeed it is different – still to be discovered,
expansive and welcoming, brimming with history and folklore, bursting
with the colours of folk costumes, meadow wildflowers and the decorative
façades of small wine cellars. Along with wine regions in Hungary, Slovakia
and Lower Austria it is part of the Pannonian wine region, and of all the
wine regions in the world only here will you find wine-cellar lanes – rows
of small buildings that were built above underground cellars centuries ago.
Do you know why wine is kept in cellars? And why wine cellars are located
below the vineyards instead of in houses in the villages?
The dominant feature of the Brno skyline
is the Cathedral of Sts. Peter and Paul, built
atop one of the highest hills in the city. On
the facing hill, which was planted with vineyards in the Middle Ages, stands a mighty
competitor: the massive, fortified Špilberk
Castle. What you will not see at first glance,
but are definitely worth discovering, are
Brno’s wine cellars and its underground. Historians say that Brno is the only city where every cellar is somehow connected
with wine. In the past, wine was produced, stored, archived or traded in them.
It’s a fitting start to your journey along the wine trail, don’t you think?
Sweetened by the sun,
seasoned by
the night
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Cyclists can easily ride this trail from Brno towards the vineyard-rich south.
The landscape here is flat, punctuated with wayside crosses, small chapels
and solitary trees surrounded by fields. On the way south along the Svratka
River, you can visit one of the largest monasteries in Moravia – Rajhrad. And
you should not miss the famous site of the Battle of the Three Emperors near
Slavkov (Austerlitz), in which Napoleon Bonaparte was victorious.
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… this is the key to the uniqueness of our wines. The grapes are not overripe and they possess a rare harmonic blend of sweetness from plenty
of sunlight and acidity from our chilly nights. When you visit any of our
vintners, your wine will be pulled straight from the cask with a pipette – a
special vessel in which wine is transferred from barrel to glass. Everything
having to do with wine must be done in cellars, because wine needs stable
low temperatures for its proper maturation and storage. And cellars are
located directly at the vineyards because in the past the smallholders didn’t
have enough space in their humble abodes for making wine, therefore they
built their cellars right below the vineyards. How convenient!
Cycling through the land
of monuments and wine
The most famous early inhabitant of our region is known literally throughout the world. It is a certain Venus of Věstonice, a female of buxom form
whose statue was created by an unknown mammoth hunter some 30,000
years ago. You may choose to begin your pilgrimage through our region’s
history, monuments and vineyards in her discovery site, the winemaking
village of Dolní Věstonice. The Moravian Wine Trails will take you past
the most beautiful sights of the region – historical towns, churches and
wayside crosses in small villages. They will lead you to beautiful views of
vineyard slopes, to wine-cellar lanes and also to the natural treasures of
the Podyjí National Park and the Pálava Biosphere Reserve. Today this
landscape, its parks and architectural monuments, together make up one
of the largest UNESCO-listed sites. So it’s high time to get in the saddle of
your bike and discover it for yourself. We wish you happy travels by day
and evenings spent – how else? – sipping some refreshing Grüner Veltliner
or some Cabernet Moravia, a variety developed in the Czech Republic. This
is something you won’t experience anywhere else in the world!
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May/June
Ignis Brunensis (Brno)
An international fireworks display set to
music. The best in contemporary pyrotechnics from across Europe will light up the sky
above Špilberk Castle and reflect in the surface of the Brno reservoir.
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In this rolling countryside of fruit-growers
and winemakers, you’ll find the almost
mythical town of Dolní Kounice. If you
are spiritually inclined and would like a
tip, head to the magical ruins of the Rosa
Coeli (“Rose of Heaven”) Monastery. The
imposing ruin of a former Gothic church
impresses everyone, but it is said that more
receptive individuals can sense waves of
positive energy emanating from its walls.
Since their establishment in 1181, the
monastery and church have witnessed a lot
– even the wedding between a local provost
and one of the nuns in the 14th century,
which spelled the beginning of the end for
this important Moravian religious community. The second point of interest is the
renowned red wine variety Blaufränkisch
(called Frankovka in Czech). According to
historical sources, the effects of this wine
contributed to the great reconciliation in
1185 near Dolní Kounice between warring forces that were vying to rule over the
Bohemian and Moravian lands. Raise a
goblet of the local Frankovka wine and
relish its dark ruby colour and rugged,
slightly spicy flavour, which after some
mellowing becomes velvety with hints of
blackberry, plum, black cherry, stone fruit
pits and cinnamon.
www.dolnikounice.cz
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2 Rajhrad – Benedictine Abbey and Museum of Literature in Moravia
May/June
Slavkov Days and St. Urban Feast
(Slavkov u Brna)
Get to know the traditions of the Moravian
countryside at a craft fair and by watching
folklore ensembles perform. Experience a
traditional feast-day celebration that features
a procession of youths in folk dress and
a demonstration of folk dancing.
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Awaiting wine lovers in this region are some hills with the ideal conditions
for growing grapes. On the highest of them, with steep southern slopes, lucrative vineyards were owned by the nobility and the Church as far back as the
Middle Ages. Wine from here was transported to the tables of their palaces
in Brno and Slavkov and to the Rajhrad Monastery. Monastic winemaking
flourished here for centuries. In the second half of the 17th century, local
monks operated a truly large-scale wine trade – they provided wine to all the
Benedictine monasteries in the Czech lands. In the monastery cellars you
can still taste aromatic wines such as Irsai Oliver, Moravian Muscat (Muškát
moravský), Pálava, Gewürztraminer (Tramín červený), Müller-Thurgau and
Pinot Gris (Rulandské šedé).
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What you can expect
130 kilometres of cycling paths
A mysterious cellar underground in Brno
More than 100 small wineries and 1 monastery winery
1,000 a 1 wayside crosses and shrines along the way
Rosa Coeli Historical Celebration
(Dolní Kounice)
Part of the programme here is a historical fair
where you will see fencing and theatre performances, an equestrian tournament and evening fireworks. Wines will be on offer from
the vintners of the Dolní Kounice region.
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Napoleon Days (Slavkov u Brna)
Celebrate the anniversary of Napoleon Bonaparte’s birth together with soldiers dressed in
period uniforms. You can tour the chateau,
visit the Grand Prix Austerlitz international
wine exhibition, explore a craft fair and end
the day with fireworks.
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Accessibility
Good under all conditions.
Chateau Burčák Celebration
(Slavkov u Brna)
A craft fair, special tours of the Slavkov (Austerlitz) chateau by costumed guides and the
lightly fermented grape juice called burčák
will all be on offer throughout the day. Maybe
you will even encounter the French Emperor
Napoleon!
Trail profile
Certifications and marks of quality
The Wine Tourism certification is granted to
establishments that guarantee tourists high-quality
facilities and an authentic wine-consuming experience. The Wine Tourism certification logo helps
tourists to find top-notch wine-serving establishments, and not just in South Moravia.
www.wineofczechrepublic.cz
Restaurants certified within the Czech Specials
programme have proven themselves to be expert in
the areas of gastronomy and tourism, guaranteeing
high-quality Czech cuisine as well as regional specialties. Get a taste of the Czech Republic!
www.czechspecials.cz
Thanks to the Top Destinations programme, you
can get an overview of what you should not miss on
your visit to South Moravia. To earn the Top Destination designation means fulfilling a number of
criteria, focusing primarily on the quality and range
of services offered. Thus the logo Top Destination of
South Moravia gives you the certainty of an unforgettable experience and excellent service.
www.vyletnicile.cz
It is estimated that in Czech families there are
about five times more bikes than cars, and most
of them are used for cycle tourism. That’s why the
CzechMobil designation was created, indicating
places where cyclists and other sports enthusiasts
(in-line skaters, hikers, canoeists) can find everything needed for active recreation.
The Czech Service Quality System logo ensures
you an optimal level of service quality across the
entire tourism sector.
The Czech Tourist Authority – CzechTourism
www.czechtourism.com
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Moravian Wine Trails
www.stezky.cz
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Tourist Authority of South Moravia
www.jizni-morava.cz
Dolní Kounice
The history of this monastery can be traced
back to the turn of the first millennium. In
the mid-14th century the monastery began
to brew beer, and 100 years later the monks
planted the first vineyards. Today, the
monastery houses the Museum of Literature
in Moravia. How could it not when the
abbey’s library is among the most beautiful
in all of Moravia – it was designed by Jan
Blažej Santini Aichel himself. The library
holds many treasures. For example, you can
browse through some of the correspondence
of Alfons Mucha, the world-renowned Art
Nouveau master who designed a series of
posters for the famous French actress Sarah
Bernhardt and painted the Slav Epic – an
outstanding cycle of monumental paintings
about the history of the Czechs and other
Slavic nations.
www.rajhradskyklaster.cz
4 Slavkov Battlefield – Cairn of Peace
Down a sludgy field path marches a column
of soldiers wearing the uniform of the Austrian Army from the time of the Napoleonic
Wars. Shoes caked with mud keep a regular
pace. At the end of the procession is a wagon
pulling a field canon. Enthusiasts from
various military history clubs head to the
Slavkov Battlefield each year to recreate the
famous Battle of the Three Emperors. On 2
December 1805 on this site, widely known
as Austerlitz, smoke rose from 250 canons
and 100,000 carbines. A total of 73,400
Frenchmen in blue coats with red collars
opposed the 85,400 grey coats of the allied
forces. Within hours, Napoleon’s strategy
prevailed over the greater numbers of the
Russo-Austrian coalition of Tsar Alexander I
and Holy Roman Emperor Francis II. More
than a century later, in 1910–11, the Cairn of
Peace was built on the site of a key battle. Let
yourself be transported back in time by the
originally conceived multimedia exhibition
“The Battle of the Three Emperors. Slavkov/
Austerlitz 1805” inside the monument. The
famous battle is marked not only by the
stone cairn: At the beginning of December
each year, it is commemorated by a thousand troops in the uniforms of the armies of
France, the Duchy of Warsaw, Austria, Russia and Saxony, along with 60 horses and
dozens of canons. The huge battle recreation
is so real that you can smell the gunpowder.
www.moravanapoleonska.cz
3 Brno – Špilberk Castle
Just like every proper castle, Špilberk is
shrouded in mystery and legend. Right at
the entry gate, you can see the head of a
devil, said to have been petrified here during
the siege of Brno by the Swedes in the Thirty
Years’ War. Do you know why the midday
bells of the Cathedral of Sts. Peter and Paul
chime at 11 a.m. instead of noon? It is a
reminder that Brno successfully defended
itself. You can enjoy marvellous views of
the city from a number of lookout points
and pavilions around the fortress castle. But
people come to Špilberk not just for its high
points but also for its depths. Its casemates
are an architectural curiosity. Built in 1742,
they originally were used for baking bread
and as drainage channels. In 1783, after a
decision by Emperor Joseph II, the castle
became a “prison of nations”, where
Italian Carbonari and other opponents of
the Austro-Hungarian monarchy were held.
www.spilberk.cz
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Other interesting places along the way
Accommodations
The Cyclists Welcome certification is an indication of high-quality services geared particularly to
cyclists. Certified food-service and lodging facilities,
camp sites and tourist destinations all provide the
ideal base for you and your bike. Establishments
marked with this logo guarantee safe storage of
bikes, equipment available for repairs and bike
washing, facilities for washing and drying clothes,
and a range of other useful services.
www.cyclistswelcome.cz
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Map of the Brno Wine Trail
Published by CzechTourism, Prague 2014 ©
Vinohradská 46, 120 41 Praha 2
Text: Partnerství o.p.s., DRING Consulting s.r.o.
Translation: Mimi Fronczak Rogers
Photography: © Partnerství o.p.s., CzechTourism, Herzi Pinki,
David Marvan, Ladislav Renner, Libor Sváček, Zbyšek Podhrázský
Base maps, preparation: © SHOCart s.r.o.
Year: 2014, 1st edition
Despite careful research, the information in this brochure can not be
guaranteed.
The official tourist presentation of the Czech Republic
www.czechtourism.com
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Tourist information centres
Hotel-Penzion Albor (G10)
Čejkovice, Masarykova 309,
+420 518 362 333,
www.albor.cz
Sklep Novosády (G10)
Čejkovice, Novosady,
+420 723 557 162,
www.vino-ilcik.cz
Wine Wellness Hotel Centro
Hustopeče**** (F7)
Hustopeče, Husova 8,
+420 519 413 760
Vinný sklep U Vrbů (F7)
Hustopeče, Herbenova 43,
+420 606 712 682,
www.uvrbu.cz
Patrik Mereda - Chalupa (F6)
Starovice,
+420 731 607 220,
www.penzion-hustopece.cz
Sklep v Suchořádské Zmole (G10)
Kobylí, Suchý řádek,
+420 737 384 009,
www.tomcala.com
Wineries
Patrik Mereda – Chalupa (F6)
Starovice,
+420 731 607 220,
www.penzion-hustopece.cz
Rodinné vinařství Jedlička
& Novák, Bořetice a.s. (G9)
Bořetice, areál sklepů Kraví Hora,
+420 519 430 105,
www.vinoboretice.cz
mikroVinařství Koubek (F5)
Ivaň 239,
+420 608 233 019,
www.mikrovinarstvi.cz
Patria Kobylí a.s. (F9)
Kobylí, A. Šebestové 716,
+420 519 440 751,
www.patriakobyli.cz
Rodinné vinařství U Samsonů (E6)
Velké Němčice, Boženy Němcové 282,
+420 777 673 601,
www.vinarstviusamsonu.cz
Regionální turistické informační
centrum a vinotéka (D5)
Židlochovice, Masarykova 100,
+420 547 426 024,
www.zidlochovicko.cz
Vinařský dům Sonberk (F6)
Popice, Sonberk 1,
+420 777 630 434,
www.sonberk.cz
Vinařství Proquin (E6)
Velké Němčice, Na Kopečku,
sklep No. 60,
+420 776 029 080,
www.proqin.cz
Restaurants
Hotel Vinopa (F7)
Hustopeče, Herbenova 5,
+420 519 323 480,
www.hotelvinopa.cz
Hotel Centro (F7)
Hustopeče, Husova 8,
+420 519 413 760,
www.centro.cz
Restaurace Dobrá Chvíle (B2)
Neslovice, Hlavní 2,
+420 539 083 098,
www.dobrachvile.eu
Hotel Termal Mušov (G5)
Pasohlávky, Mušov-Pasohlávky,
+420 519 427 742,
www.hoteltermal.cz
Restaurace u Kašny (C5)
Rajhrad, Městečko 54,
+420 547 230 076,
www.ukasny.cz
Golf hotel Austerlitz (A9)
Slavkov u Brna, Na golfovém
hřišti 1510,
+420 544 221 588,
www.hotelausterlitz.cz
Turistické informační centrum
města Brna
Brno, Radnická 369,
+420 542 427 150,
www.gotobrno.cz
Turistické informační centrum
Dolní Kounice (C3)
Dolní Kounice, Masarykovo nám.
2/66,
+420 546 420 005,
www.dolnikounice.cz
Turistické informační centrum,
Hustopeče (F7)
Hustopeče, Dukelské náměstí 23,
+420 519 412 909,
www.hustopece.cz
Informační centrum Zámek
Slavkov – Austerlitz (A9)
Slavkov u Brna, Palackého nám. 1,
+420 513 034 156,
www.zamek-slavkov.cz
Muzeum a informační centrum
Vedrovice (D2)
Vedrovice 327,
+420 515 294 656,
www.muzeumvedrovice.cz
Regionální turistické informační
centrum (D5)
Židlochovice, Masarykova 100,
+420 547 426 024,
www.zidlochovicko.cz
3 Brno – Villa Tugendhat
Austere edges delineate clean white surfaces
and expanses of glass. Learn about the
turbulent family history of Fritz and Greta
Tugendhat as well as the architectural philosophy of the famous Ludwig Mies van der
Rohe. Awaiting you is a timeless building
of international importance – it is the only
UNESCO-listed landmark of Modernist
architecture in the Czech Republic. To take
a tour of the villa, we recommend booking
well in advance, but the unique view of the
house from the garden can be enjoyed without a prior reservation.
www.tugendhat.eu
3 Brno – Labyrinth below Zelný trh
(Cabbage Market)
Every city has its most beautiful square,
and Brno is no exception. The ancient
market square, surrounded by palatial
buildings in styles ranging from Renaissance and Baroque to Modernist, is the site
of a permanent farmers’ market offering a
wide variety of seasonal produce. You can
descend into the underground labyrinth
below the square, where you will learn how
coins were once minted and how criminals
were punished in the Middle Ages. You can
see an alchemists’ workshop in the middle
of the maze where they once tried to turn
lead into gold. The underground corridors
and the above-ground fruit and vegetable
market have been here for more than
700 years.
www.gotobrno.cz
7 Blacksmith`s workshop in Těšany
The forge is preserved as it looked in the
year 1700, but its foundations are even 350
years older. You can experience for yourself
how heavy the tongs are that the blacksmiths used for grasping the hot iron as they
hammered it into a plough or some decorative ironwork for a chateau gate. To this
day, you can hear the peal of metal on metal
when young men gather here for a blacksmiths’ competition in the late summer.
www.technicalmuseum.cz
5 Chateau in Slavkov u Brna
(Austerlitz)
If you are not sure what purpose three levels of cellars could have served a Baroque
chateau, you can find out below the Slavkov
Chateau. You will hear its history told by
the figure of a barber, a baker or a horse
groom. Nearly the entire first floor of the
chateau is open to the public. Its unique
furnishings were once used by the French
Emperor Napoleon when he spent the night
here several times after his famous battle
victory. When you exit the underground and
enter the French garden, you’ll find the view
to be soothing and uplifting. The expansive
chateau park is one of the most important
historical Baroque gardens in Moravia.
www.zamek-slavkov.cz
6 Parrot Zoo in Bošovice
The colourful world of parrots will enchant
you, if for no other reason than there is
nothing else like it in the Czech Republic.
You can see dozens of parrots from all continents in 80 spacious aviaries. And when
you visit the zoo with an entry ticket from
the chateau in Slavkov, you will receive a
discount.
www.south-moravia.info
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