<p>In November 2017, VOC Bzenec expanded its group of WOC wines. The wines include Rhine Riesling and Pinot Blanc varieties. They can be produced from grapes grown in the municipalities of Bzenec, Čeložnice, Kostelec, Kyjov, Medlovice, Moravany, Osvětimany, Pole&scaron;ovice, Skoronice, &Uacute;jezdec, V&aacute;žany, Vlko&scaron;, Vracov, Vřesovice, Doman&iacute;n, Hostějov, H&yacute;sly, Ježov, Kelčany, Labuty, Moravsk&yacute; P&iacute;sek, Ořechov, Skalka, Syrov&iacute;n, Těmice, Ž&aacute;dovice and Žeravice.</p>

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<p>VOC wines come only from black grape varieties. Local winemakers have long and meticulously worked with their most traditional grape varieties and selected three of those most suited grapes for their region:&nbsp;<strong><a href="https://www.vinazmoravyvinazcech.cz/en/encyclopedia/how-to-know-our-wines/divided-by-variety/for-wine-production/red-wine-varieties/4581758-frankovka">Blaufr&auml;nkisch</a>, <a href="https://www.vinazmoravyvinazcech.cz/en/encyclopedia/how-to-know-our-wines/divided-by-variety/for-wine-production/red-wine-varieties/4581789-saint-laurent">Saint Laurent</a> and <a href="https://www.vinazmoravyvinazcech.cz/en/encyclopedia/how-to-know-our-wines/divided-by-variety/for-wine-production/red-wine-varieties/4581772-blauer-portugieser">Blauer Portugieser</a></strong>. From these it is possible to put on the market red wines that have matured for at least 18&nbsp;months as well as young ros&eacute; wines.</p>
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<p>Wines of Original Certification (VOC) are specific by being made from varieties typical of the wine region and the grapes come only from carefully selected vineyards. This rigorous selection gives the wines unique characteristics, reflecting their terroir in aroma and taste. The evaluation of whether this or that wine meets the VOC character is carried out by the winemakers themselves.</p>
<p>Blue Mountain VOC is the first VOC in the Czech Republic to produce VOC wines only from blue grape varieties.</p>
<h3>Introduction of the Blue Mountain VOC</h3>
<p>Blue Mountain VOC is the first VOC in the Czech Republic to produce VOC wines only from blue grape varieties. The winemakers of the region have carefully selected and chosen three of the most traditional, currently best grown and most suitable varieties for their region: Blaufr&auml;nkisch, St. Laurent and Blauer Portugieser. Of these, red and young ros&eacute; wines can be marketed after 18 months of ageing.</p>
<h3>Varieties of wine</h3>
<p>Blaufr&auml;nkisch</p>
<p>St. Laurence</p>
<p>Blauer Portugieser</p>
<h3>Natural Terms and Conditions</h3>
<p>The sloping vineyard tracks of the Blue Mountain region point to the first spurs of the Žd&aacute;nick&yacute; Forest. The vineyard mountains of this region have a special character. Most of them are connected by the northern side with the Žd&aacute;nick&yacute; Forest, while the southern parts of the hills turn towards the P&aacute;lava Hills and the fertile plains south of P&aacute;lava. There are a number of natural monuments and reserves in the region, including the Jesličky or Nosperk sites in Němčičky, and the Z&aacute;zmon&iacute;ky site in Bořetice. These ecologically significant sites are mostly historic vineyard tracks and are still adjacent to producing vineyards.</p>
<p>These ecologically significant sites are mostly historic vineyard tracks and are still adjacent to producing vineyards.</p>
<p>&nbsp;There is a rich fauna and flora, often steppe communities of rare plant species. Dracocephalum austriacum, Adonis vernalis, Stipa pulcherrima, Orchis militaris and Iris versicolor grow there. In the area of the Blue Mountain, there are also several trees of the Oscurus domestica or Sorbus domestica, which is considered the typical tree of Slov&aacute;cko. In Němčičky in the locality of New Mountain and Soudn&aacute; there are even two state-protected trees that are up to 350 years old. Among the fauna, we should mention especially the rare Mantis, Lucanus cervus or the Peacock's Butterfly.</p>
<h3>Climatological conditions</h3>
<p>The ripening of the grapes in the south is also accelerated by the Phoenician winds. The long-term average annual temperature here is 9.5 &deg;C. The long-term annual sunshine is 1,871 hours. It is therefore one of the sunniest and warmest places in the country. Approximately 580 mm of rain falls here annually.</p>
<h3>Soil and geological conditions</h3>
<p>Geologically, the area lies on the eastern border of the Podslezsko-žd&aacute;nick&yacute; př&iacute;krov and the Vienna Basin. It is between Kobyl&iacute; - Vrbica and Bořetice - Němčičky. Calcareous clays, marl, polymictic sandstones and siltstones alternate here. The Carpathian system of the flysch zone is noticeable. Occasionally, there is a loess found there (e.g. New Mountain in Vrbecko). These calcareous sediments are characterised by sufficient concentrations of all elements.</p>
<p>The depth of the soil profile ranges from 30 to 50 cm. The average content of soil skeleton is around 6 to 15%, rarely up to 25% (e.g. Kobylsk&yacute; Bare Hill). In some lines, such as in Novosady nad Presouzy in Nemčice, the soil skeleton is completely missing.</p>
<h3><strong>Founded in:</strong>&nbsp;2011</h3>
<h3><strong>Contact:</strong>&nbsp;<a href="http://www.vocmodrehory.cz/" target="_blank">www.vocmodrehory.cz</a></h3>
<h3><strong>Members of the VOC</strong></h3>
<p><strong></strong>For a complete overview of the association's membership and their contacts click here:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.vocmodrehory.cz/vinarstvi/" target="_blank">http://www.vocmodrehory.cz/vinarstvi/</a></p>

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<p>The tradition of grape growing in Velk&eacute; Pavlovice is more than 767 years old. The wine-growing community, known especially for its distinctive red varieties, also hides great white wines in its vineyards. In 2019 seven co-operating wineries decided to use the appellation system to determine the most typical ones.&nbsp; Only single-varietal white, ros&eacute; and red wines may be produced from selected varieties of Neuburger, Veltliner Green, Gew&uuml;rtztraminer, Andr&eacute;, Blaufr&auml;nkisch and Pinot Noir.</p>

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