Ota ŠevčíkHumility & Rebellion
Since 1992 in Bořetice. Founding member of Autentisté. 2.5 hectares on Kraví hora and Čtvrtě—bio regime, individual vine care, spontaneous fermentation. "The foundation of wine is in the vineyard."
A native of Bořetice making wine since 1992. One of the founders of the Autentisté charter.
Ota Ševčík was born in Bořetice, a historic wine village near Hustopeče in the Hanácké Slovácko region. His relationship with wine began in childhood, helping his parents in the vineyard and cellar. He bottled his first wine in 1992—a Veltlínské červené ranné called "Večerka"—marking the beginning of three decades of natural winemaking [^39^][^47^].
Today, Ota farms 2.5 hectares on two prestigious vineyard tracks: Kraví hora and Čtvrtě. The vines range from 10 to 82 years old, totaling 12,500 individual plants. All vineyards are managed in strict bio-regime—organic certified, with individual care for each vine [^39^][^41^].
Ota is one of the founding members of Autentisté—the charter uniting natural winemakers from Czech Republic and Slovakia who share the same philosophy of environmentally-friendly wine production. His wines represent the soul of this movement: precise, terroir-driven, and completely authentic [^38^][^42^].
"Combination of humility and rebellion. No artificial yeast, no clarification, no filtration."
Ota's approach is defined by precision and harmony. A "modest perfectionist," he creates wines aged in both oak and acacia barrels (228-600L), giving his whites unique textural qualities that set them apart from typical steel-aged Moravian wines [^38^][^41^].
All fermentation is spontaneous, without added selected yeast. Wines mature for at least 10 months in wood with minimal sulfur. He never filters or clarifies, believing that wine should tell its own story—from the vineyard through long bottle aging [^39^][^40^].
His philosophy combines deep respect for nature (the humility) with refusal to compromise on industrial shortcuts (the rebellion). As one distributor notes, Ota "adds a piece of himself to the wine: a combination of humility and rebellion" [^38^].
10+ Months
Oak/Acacia
Unfiltered
Founding member of the charter that defines authentic natural winemaking in Czech Republic and Slovakia.
The Charter
Ota is one of the founding members of Autentisté, the influential charter uniting winemakers from Czech Republic and Slovakia. The charter establishes strict principles for environmentally-friendly wine production, from vineyard to bottle [^42^][^44^].
Terroir First
The Autentisté philosophy centers on respect for terroir and nature. Ota embodies this through his meticulous vineyard work, bio certification, and hands-off cellar practices. His wines are benchmarks for the movement [^38^][^44^].
Harmonic wines aged in oak and acacia—Riesling to Frankovka, each bottle speaks of Bořetice terroir.
Cuvée Grefty
A harmonious blend of Ryzlink vlašský and Veltlínské zelené. Aged in wood, showing the precision that defines Ota's style. "Gref" is local dialect for a specific vineyard work—naming that connects wine to the physical labor of farming [^39^].
Ryzlink Rýnský
Top Czech Riesling with excellent aging potential. Described as "young but with excellent potential," this is the flagship white that showcases the terroir of Kraví hora and Čtvrtě. Aged in oak/acacia rather than steel for added complexity [^38^][^51^].
Neuburger
An old Moravian variety that nearly disappeared because it requires extensive care both in vineyard and cellar. Ota gives it the attention it demands, producing a wine of remarkable character. "Fortunately, the autentista from Bořetice gives it that care" [^41^].
Chardonnay
Burgundy's classic grape adapted to Moravian terroir. Ota's version is elegant and precise, aged in wood to develop texture while maintaining acidity. Part of his portfolio proving that Bořetice can produce world-class whites [^38^][^39^].
Sauvignon Blanc
Herbal, fresh, citrusy—"exactly what Sauvignon Blanc should be." Forget watery New Zealand "nettles"—this is full, expressive, terroir-driven Sauvignon with body and soul. Spontaneously fermented, aged in wood [^41^].
Veltlínské Zelené
Moravia's signature Grüner Veltliner. Pleasantly spicy and mineral, aged in wood rather than steel for added complexity. Ota's version belongs to "the more elegant, precise, varietally clean" examples of this variety [^41^].
Frankovka
"Frankovka from Ota Ševčík is simply classic." No experiments, just honest grapes from his own bio-certified vineyards. Spicy, medium-bodied, with the characteristic freshness that makes Moravian Frankovka unique. The benchmark for the variety [^41^].
Rulandské Modré
Moravian Pinot Noir "in all its elegance and beauty." Red wines from Bořetice are celebrated, and Ota's are among the best. This Pinot shows delicate red fruit, earthy undertones, and silky tannins—proof that Moravia can rival Burgundy in finesse [^41^].
Merlot
Beautifully full and ripe—"few Moravian Merlots captivate us, but Ota Ševčík's is an exception." Long aging potential, rich texture, and genuine varietal character. Shows that even international varieties can express Bořetice terroir when handled with care [^41^].
Svatovavřinecké
St. Laurent—the heirloom variety with Pinot Noir parentage. Part of Ota's commitment to preserving Moravian viticultural heritage while producing wines of precision and elegance [^38^].
Cabernet Sauvignon
The king of reds grown on the slopes of Kraví hora and Čtvrtě. Ota's version emphasizes elegance over power—structured but not overwhelming, aged in wood to soften tannins while preserving varietal character [^39^].
Hibernal
A modern Czech variety known for aromatic intensity and cold hardiness. In Ota's hands, it becomes a wine of surprising depth and aging potential—part of his portfolio showcasing both heritage and innovation [^38^].
Two Vineyard Tracks
SE facing • Sandy loam
High calcium & magnesium • 10-82 year old vines
SW facing • Clay-loess
Extreme calcium & magnesium • 6-30 year old vines
12,500 vines across 2.5 hectares. All bio-certified, all hand-harvested, all receiving individual care.
The Autentista of Bořetice
For over 30 years, Ota Ševčík has been proving that Moravia can produce wines of world-class precision and authenticity. As a founding member of Autentisté, he helped define what natural wine means in Central Europe—long before it became fashionable [^38^][^42^].
His commitment to individual vine care, oak and acacia aging, and complete transparency in the cellar (no additives, no manipulation) has made him a benchmark for the movement. At 13,000 bottles from 2.5 hectares, he proves that small-scale, bio-dynamic farming can produce wines that rival any in Europe for elegance and terroir expression.
- Founded 1992
- First wine: Večerka
- Bořetice native
- 2.5 hectares
- 12,500 vines
- 13,000 bottles
- Kraví hora vineyard
- Čtvrtě vineyard
- Bio certified
- 10-82 year old vines
- Individual vine care
- Hand harvest
- Spontaneous ferment
- No selected yeast
- No filtration
- No clarification
- Oak & Acacia barrels
- 228-600L casks
- 10+ months aging
- Minimal sulfur
- Autentisté founder
- Humility & rebellion