Vinařství Bystřický (Bystrický Winery)

Established: 2016
Founder / Winemaker: Vojtěch Bystřický
Location: Kraví Hora, Bořetice, South Moravia, Czech Republic
Vineyard Area: Approximately 4 hectares
Altitude: 210–260 m a.s.l.
Soil Composition: Clay-limestone and loess with high calcium content
Climate: Continental with warm summers and marked diurnal shifts
Certification: Certified Organic (2023)
Farming Practices: Organic with biodynamic principles

Overview

Vinařství Bystřický is a small, independent wine estate situated in Bořetice, at the heart of the Kraví Hora wine village in South Moravia. Founded by Vojtěch Bystřický, the winery focuses on crafting natural wines that authentically express the vineyard’s soils and microclimate.

Since its inception, the estate has transitioned to full organic viticulture, with additional biodynamic techniques to promote biodiversity and soil vitality. The guiding principle of the winery is minimal intervention — allowing the natural balance of fruit, yeast, and time to determine the wine’s evolution.

Viticulture

• Vine Management: No synthetic herbicides, pesticides, or fertilizers are used. Vineyards are managed by hand with cover crops and mechanical weeding to maintain soil structure.

• Soils: Calcareous-clay and loess layers promote good drainage and moderate vine vigor, ideal for concentrated fruit development.

• Varieties Cultivated:

  • White: Chardonnay, Riesling, Pálava, Pinot Blanc, Neuburger

  • Red: Blaufränkisch (Frankovka), Pinot Noir, Saint Laurent, Zweigeltrebe

• Harvest: 100% manual in small crates; grapes are sorted directly in the vineyard.

• Yield Control: Low yields (approx. 35–45 hl/ha) to enhance aromatic concentration and phenolic ripeness.

Winemaking

• Fermentation: Spontaneous (native yeast only) fermentation in stainless steel, old oak barrels, or open vats.

• Maceration: Extended skin contact for select whites (“orange wines”), typically 10–30 days depending on the vintage.

• Aging: Wines age 8–24 months in neutral oak or acacia barrels; no new oak is used to preserve varietal definition.

• Intervention Policy:

  • No fining

  • No filtration before bottling

  • Minimal or zero sulfur additions

• Stabilization: Conducted naturally over time through lees contact and cellar temperature regulation.

Portfolio

• Classic Range: Direct varietal expressions emphasizing freshness and purity (Chardonnay, Riesling, Pálava).

• Reserve Line: Barrel-aged cuvées with longer élevage and structured profiles (Frankovka, Pinot Noir).

• Orange / Skin-Contact Series: Small-batch amber wines highlighting texture, tannic grip, and oxidative nuance.

• Jesličky Label: Natural red cuvées from older vines, macerated on skins and aged without intervention — signature of the winery’s style.

Philosophy

Vinařství Bystřický’s philosophy is centered on transparency and authenticity. The winery’s role is to guide rather than manipulate — allowing the inherent energy of the vineyard and vintage to emerge in the wine. Every bottle is an unfiltered expression of Kraví Hora’s terroir, balancing rustic vitality with precision.

The winery’s small scale allows for hands-on control over every stage of production — from pruning and soil management to fermentation and bottling — ensuring a coherent, holistic approach to natural winemaking.