Festival · South Moravia

Pálavské Vinobraní Mikulov

Pálavské Vinobraní (Sept, 2nd weekend) features national wine competition at Mikulov Chateau, King Wenceslas IV historical parade with 400+ folk-costumed participants.

What to do there

FestivalPálavské Vinobraní MikulovIn 1403, King Václav IV was imprisoned in Vienna. John II of Liechtenstein waited at the Danube with 50 horsemen, rode him to Mikulov, and paid for it with his estates. Every September since 1947, the festival has reenacted this arrival at the castle gates. The Pálava grape — a 1953 cross of Müller-Thurgau and Gewürztraminer — grows on Jurassic seabed limestone identical to Chablis, and 45% of all its vines on earth are in this sub-region. Napoleon slept in the castle. In the largest hall, 690+ wines compete for tasting while dulcimer music plays.

Wineries nearby

Winery · Moravia Sonberk On the 48th North parallel, 45 hectares of vines dating to Roman legions (2nd century AD), producing world-class Pálava whites since 2003 from striking architectural winery.
Winery Moravia Cellar Hopping "Ze sklepa do sklepa" (cellar-to-cellar) wine hopping through Velké Bílovice, warmest Czech region, spring event exploring family cellars and local treasures.