Žernosecké vinařství s.r.o.

Take advantage of the possibility of organizing various social events, corporate seminars or various celebrations in our castle hall or in the adjacent lounge.

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Our vineyards

The vineyard in Velké Žernosky rises above the Elbe River, which reflects the sun's rays and contributes to the uniqueness of the location. The site is also exceptional in terms of its soil and geology, where it is possible to find opaca, shale and sandstone. The vineyard lines have historical names: Kostelní, Mariánská, Malá Vendule and Velká Vendule. Apart from the Kostelní line, the other lines have been terraced. The varietal composition consists of Müller-Thurgau, Mopr, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris, Riesling, Modrý Portugal and Svatovavřinecké.

Žalhostice

The part of the vineyard above the school, where our company grows vines today, used to serve as an experimental vineyard for the former Velké Žernoseky Wine Breeding Station, the predecessor of Žernosecký vinařství s.r.o. It is our smallest vineyard with the youngest planting. We grow here Tramín, Pinot Blanc and interspecific varieties Solaris, Johanniter and Savilon.

Lovosice

On the vineyard line Pod Lovošem are grown varieties Müller-Thurgau, Mopr, Ryzlink rýnský, Tramín, Rulandské šedé, Modrý Portugal, Svatovavřinecké, Dornfelder, Pinot Noir ,Cabernet Cortis and Souvignier Gris.

About us

We manage 31 hectares of vineyard land in three wine-growing municipalities and annual production is on average 150,000 bottles of 0.75 litres. White varieties predominate in the varietal composition, with blue varieties accounting for around a fifth.

We offer wine tastings, excursions to our cellars, as well as corporate wine gatherings and other social events for friends of Czech wine from Velké Žernosky. We also offer accommodation in two apartments in the chateau and six in the adjacent newer building. Wines can be purchased every weekday directly in our premises.

A brief history of grape growing and wine production in Velké Žernosky

The Cistercians are often considered to be the founders of Žernosecká winegrowing, but the vineyards were probably established by the Premonstratensians as early as the 12th century. The first written mention of Žernosky dates back to 1237, when it was owned by Henry of Lipa. In 1251, the Cistercians of Mariazell bought them, which led to the flourishing of the winery. During the reign of Václav IV, the property situation changed (1415) and in 1478 Žernoseky was acquired by Petr Kamýcký of Lstiboř. After the White Mountains, Žernoseky was confiscated and in 1667 it fell to the Nostic-Reineck family, who owned it until 1916.

The chateau and vineyards were then bought by the company Oplt and nephews. After World War II, the winery was nationalized and operated as the State Wine Cellars, later the Wine Research Station and since 1956 the Wine Breeding Station. Between 1954-1964, Prof. Ing. Vilém Kraus, CSc. Privatization in 1995 led to the establishment of Žernosecké vinařství s.r.o. on 1 April 1995.

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Our company is located right in the middle of the wine-growing village of Velké Žernoseky, so whether you are looking for accommodation, want to buy or taste our wine or you are just interested in where to find us, you will find the information right here.