Vinařství ŠpetíciMade Slowly, With Heart
Family winery since 2008 in a reconstructed old cellar in Hnanice. 1 hectare bio-certified on Knížecí vrch. No employees—just personal contact with grapes, wine, and customers.
AUTHENTIC
A boutique family winery in a beautifully reconstructed old cellar in Hnanice wine cellars.
Vinařství Špetíci was founded in 2008 by Jiří Špetík in the historic wine village of Hnanice, located in the Znojmo wine subregion. The winery is housed in a beautifully reconstructed old cellar in the traditional cellar lane (sklepní ulička), preserving the authentic atmosphere of Moravian wine culture [^59^][^65^].
The winery operates on a simple but profound principle: no employees. Everything happens through personal contact—with the grapes, with the wine, and with the customers. This is truly a labor of love, where every bottle carries the direct imprint of the family's hands and hearts [^59^].
Since 2014, the winery has operated under strict bio (organic) certification. They farm 1 hectare of vineyards on the prestigious Knížecí vrch vineyard track (with some additional grapes from Fládnická), producing approximately 8,000-12,000 bottles annually [^60^][^64^].
Their wines are available only directly from the cellar, where visitors can also arrange tastings for up to 30 people. In peak season the cellar is open daily; off-season visits are by appointment. As they say: "Don't be afraid to call—the Špetík family looks forward to your visit!" [^59^][^65^]
"Natural wines with minimal intervention. Spontaneous fermentation, aging on lees without added sulfur."
Vinařství Špetíci specializes in certified organic (bio) wines made with minimal technological intervention. Their philosophy centers on letting nature do the work: spontaneous fermentation using only natural yeasts, aging in wooden barrels on fine lees, and absolutely no added sulfur [^60^][^62^].
Bottling happens without clarifying agents and without filtration, ensuring that every wine retains its authentic character and living quality. This is wine as it was made for centuries—raw, honest, and expressive of its terroir [^60^].
The family tends their 1 hectare on Knížecí vrch (with additional grapes from Fládnická) with individual care for each vine. The soil is clay-sandy (hlinito-písčité), providing excellent drainage and minerality that translates directly into the wine's character [^59^][^60^].
Wood Aged
No Sulfur
Unfiltered
No employees—just family, personal contact, and wine made with heart.
Cellar Only
Wines are available only directly from the cellar in Hnanice. No middlemen, no distributors—just personal contact between the winemaker and the customer. This ensures every bottle is sold with knowledge and care [^59^][^65^].
Guest Tastings
The cellar can accommodate up to 30 people for tastings. It's a beautifully reconstructed old space where visitors can experience the authentic atmosphere of traditional Moravian wine cellars. Open daily in peak season, by appointment off-season [^59^].
Riesling, Sauvignon, Frankovka—bio wines from Knížecí vrch and Fládnická.
Ryzlink Rýnský
The flagship wine of the winery. Their 2015 Riesling Bio (Moravské zemské víno) won 3rd place at the prestigious Lednice LVA exhibition. Made from grapes grown on Knížecí vrch, spontaneously fermented in wood, aged on lees without sulfur. Pure expression of Znojmo Riesling [^59^][^64^].
WOW RR
A natural sparkling wine made from Riesling. Bottle-fermented using traditional methods but with the same minimal-intervention philosophy. "WOW RR" (likely "Wine Of Winemaker Riesling") represents the playful, innovative side of Špetíci—natural bubbles with heart [^67^][^69^].
Sauvignon
One of the two "flagship wines" alongside Riesling. The Sauvignon from Hnanice shows the characteristic grassy, citrusy profile of the variety, but with added depth from spontaneous fermentation and wood aging. Fresh yet complex, completely natural [^59^].
Frankovka
Blaufränkisch—the traditional red variety of Moravia, grown bio-dynamically on Knížecí vrch. Made with the same minimal-intervention philosophy: spontaneous fermentation, wood aging, no added sulfur, unfiltered. Shows the spicy, medium-bodied character that makes Moravian Frankovka distinctive [^66^].
Veltlínské Zelené
The most planted variety in Czech Republic (Grüner Veltliner), made here with the Špetíci touch—spontaneous fermentation, wood aging, no sulfur. Shows the variety's characteristic peppery, mineral qualities with added depth from natural winemaking [^59^].
Ryzlink Vlašský
Welschriesling—another traditional Moravian variety that thrives in the Znojmo region. Often blended or made as a varietal wine, showing crisp acidity and green apple notes. Part of the winery's commitment to local varieties [^59^].
Bio & Natural
Since 2014
🌿 Organic farming
Minimal intervention
🍇 Spontaneous ferment
Aged on lees
❤️ Pure & authentic
"Wine is made slowly, authentically, and with heart. There's always room here and an open bottle."
The Heart of Hnanice
Vinařství Špetíci represents the soul of small-scale Moravian winemaking—a family working 1 hectare with their own hands, selling directly from their beautifully reconstructed cellar, making wine slowly, authentically, and with heart. Their commitment to bio certification since 2014 and completely natural winemaking (no sulfur, no filtration, spontaneous fermentation) places them among the most principled producers in the Znojmo region [^60^][^62^].
At just 8,000-12,000 bottles annually, this is truly boutique production—every bottle carries the fingerprint of the Špetík family's personal care. Their award-winning 2015 Riesling proves that natural wine can compete at the highest levels, while their direct-to-customer model keeps the connection between winemaker and drinker intimate and authentic. In the historic cellars of Hnanice, the Špetíci family keeps the flame of traditional Moravian wine culture burning bright.
- Founded 2008
- Hnanice, Znojmo
- Jiří Špetík
- 1 hectare
- Knížecí vrch vineyard
- Fládnická grapes
- Clay-sandy soil
- Bio certified since 2014
- 8-12k bottles/year
- No employees
- Family operation
- Old cellar reconstructed
- Cellar lane location
- Direct sales only
- Tastings up to 30 guests
- Spontaneous fermentation
- Wooden barrels
- Aged on lees
- No sulfur added
- No filtration
- No clarification
- Flagship: Riesling
- Flagship: Sauvignon
- Natural sparkling (WOW RR)
- Frankovka
- Veltliner
- Award winner