Vinařství PunkRebel With a Cause
Milan Špetík, Ph.D. Natural wines from Hnanice, Znojmo region. Respect for earth and climate, tradition meets rebellion. "Every glass tells a story of tradition and philosophy rooted in respect for the earth."
ATTITUDE
From expert soil scientist to natural wine rebel—Milan Špetík's journey.
Vinařství Punk s.r.o. was officially established on January 15, 2025 in Hnanice, a village in the Znojmo wine region of South Moravia, though the wine project likely began earlier [^127^][^132^]. The winery is run by Ing. Milan Špetík, Ph.D. and Lucie Špetíková—a partnership combining technical expertise and passion [^129^].
Milan is described as a "trained expert and you can taste it"—his background as a Ph.D. and engineer (Ing.) brings scientific rigor to natural winemaking. The winery is located at Sklepní street in Hnanice (669 02), nestled in the historic wine village at the edge of the Znojmo subregion [^119^].
Despite the "punk" name suggesting rebellion, the approach is thoughtful and grounded. The name represents a spirit of independence—natural wine that respects tradition but refuses industrial conventions. As one reviewer noted: "Great natural wines, the winemaker is a trained expert and you can taste it!" [^119^]
The winery is listed among the Natural Wine Fest Brno participants, joining the ranks of Moravia's most respected natural wine producers like Milan Nestarec, Vinařství Bystřický, Bidule, and vino loigi [^118^][^136^].
"Tradition and respect for earth—punk attitude, expert execution."
Vinařství Punk operates with a clear philosophy: respect for the earth and the climate. Every glass tells a story of this commitment—natural wine that honors tradition while embracing a rebellious, anti-industrial spirit [^131^].
As a trained expert with a Ph.D., Milan Špetík brings scientific understanding to natural winemaking. This isn't amateur experimentation—it's informed rebellion. The wines are crafted with knowledge of soil science, fermentation chemistry, and climate impact, then made with minimal intervention to let nature speak.
The "punk" ethos means rejecting mass production, chemical shortcuts, and standardized flavors. Instead, the focus is on authentic expression of Hnanice terroir—the specific microclimate, soils, and grape varieties of the Znojmo region. Small batch production ensures each bottle carries the distinctive character of its vintage.
The winery maintains a wine cellar on Sklepní street in Hnanice, part of the village's historic cellar network. These traditional underground spaces provide natural temperature stability for aging wines, continuing the centuries-old Moravian tradition of cellar-based wine culture [^119^].
Earth &
Climate
Rebel
Znojmo terroir—limestone, loess, and the ancient cellar lanes.
Wine Subregion
The Znojmo wine subregion is one of Moravia's four key wine areas, known for its limestone soils, warm slopes, and aromatic white varieties. Located in the southeastern Czech Republic near the Austrian border, this region has a millennium of winemaking tradition. Hnanice sits within this historic area, benefiting from the region's specific microclimate and soil composition [^118^].
Sklepní Street
Hnanice is a traditional wine village with historic cellar lanes (sklepní uličky). The winery's address on Sklepní street places it within this authentic wine culture—underground cellars carved into the limestone provide ideal conditions for natural wine aging. These cellars maintain constant temperature and humidity, allowing wines to develop without technological intervention [^119^].
Continental Warmth
The Znojmo region enjoys a warm continental climate with hot summers and cold winters—ideal for aromatic grape varieties. The area's loess and limestone soils provide excellent drainage and mineral content, contributing to the distinctive character of local wines. Climate change has brought new challenges and opportunities, with harvests becoming earlier and sugars higher [^139^].
Fresh Voice
As a newly established winery (2025), Vinařství Punk represents the fresh wave of Moravian natural wine—small scale, expert knowledge, and authentic voice. Unlike large industrial producers, this is a family operation focused on quality over quantity, tradition over trend, and terroir over technology [^127^][^118^].
Natural wines—authentic, unfiltered, expert-crafted.
Hibernal
Hibernal is a modern Czech crossing (Seibel x Riesling) known for its aromatic intensity and cold hardiness. As a natural wine, this shows the variety's floral aromatics and crisp acidity without technological manipulation. Unfiltered, with spontaneous fermentation, expressing the limestone terroir of Hnanice [^140^][^135^].
Solaris
Solaris is an interspecific variety bred for disease resistance and early ripening. In the hands of a natural winemaker like Špetík, it produces fresh, vibrant wines with citrus and herbal notes. Often made with skin contact or as pét-nat to enhance texture. The Znojmo climate allows Solaris to develop full flavor while maintaining acidity [^141^][^135^].
Pálava
Pálava (Gewürztraminer x Müller Thurgau) is Moravia's signature aromatic variety. Intensely perfumed with lychee, rose, and tropical fruits, naturally made Pálava from Hnanice shows the variety's potential without residual sugar manipulation. The limestone soils of Znojmo give it mineral backbone to balance the aromatics [^140^][^135^].
Ryzlink Rýnský (Riesling)
Riesling from Znojmo—the noble variety thrives on the region's limestone and warm slopes. Natural winemaking emphasizes minerality and petrol notes over sweetness. Špetík's expert background ensures this Riesling expresses its terroir with precision—spontaneous fermentation, no filtration, and respect for the variety's aging potential [^140^][^135^].
Tramín Červený (Gewürztraminer)
Gewürztraminer (Tramín Červený) is an ancient aromatic variety that finds ideal conditions in the Znojmo region. Natural versions show intense lychee, rose, and spice without the cloying sweetness of conventional versions. The grape's pink skins can contribute tannin when macerated, creating orange wine expressions [^140^][^135^].
Zweigeltrebe
Zweigelt is Austria's most planted red variety, also grown in Moravia. Natural versions from Znojmo show bright cherry fruit, peppery spice, and fresh acidity. As a trained expert, Špetík handles this variety with care—spontaneous fermentation, gentle extraction, and aging in neutral vessels to preserve freshness and terroir expression [^140^].
Frankovka (Blaufränkisch)
Frankovka (Blaufränkisch) is the flagship red of Moravia, producing medium-bodied wines with bright acidity, red cherry fruit, and peppery notes. The Znojmo region's limestone soils give it distinctive minerality. Natural winemaking emphasizes elegance over extraction—spontaneous fermentation, gentle handling, and expression of place [^122^][^140^].
Pét-Nat
Pétillant Naturel—the ancestral method sparkling wine bottled during primary fermentation. Unfiltered, undisgorged, with natural yeast sediment. Wild, cloudy, and alive, this is the ultimate expression of natural winemaking. The Znojmo varieties (Riesling, Grüner Veltliner, Solaris) create distinctive Moravian pét-nat with character and authenticity [^141^].
Natural Wine Fest Brno
NWF Brno
🍷 Mendel Square
Natural Wine Elite
✊ Rebellious Quality
Vinařství Punk joins the Natural Wine Fest Brno alongside Milan Nestarec, Bidule, vino loigi, and other Moravian natural wine pioneers. April 11, 2026 at St. Thomas Abbey.
The Expert Rebel
Milan Špetík, Ph.D. represents a new generation of educated natural winemakers—combining academic expertise with punk attitude. As an engineer and doctor, he brings scientific rigor to natural winemaking, proving that "natural" doesn't mean "amateur" [^127^][^119^].
The Špetík family—Milan and Lucie—operate from their cellar in Hnanice, creating small-batch natural wines that express the Znojmo terroir. Their inclusion in the Natural Wine Fest Brno 2026 alongside established names like Milan Nestarec signals their immediate acceptance into the natural wine community [^118^][^136^].
Their philosophy is clear: respect the earth, respect the climate, tell the story of tradition in every glass. This is punk not as chaos, but as informed rebellion against industrial wine—backed by Ph.D.-level expertise and deep respect for Moravian wine heritage.
- Founded 2025
- Milan Špetík, Ph.D.
- Lucie Špetíková
- Ing. (Engineer)
- Scientific background
- Natural wine expert
- Hnanice location
- Znojmo region
- Sklepní street cellar
- Traditional cellars
- Limestone soils
- Loess terroir
- Hibernal
- Solaris
- Pálava
- Riesling
- Gewürztraminer
- Zweigelt
- Blaufränkisch
- Pét-nat
- Unfiltered
- Spontaneous
- Respect earth
- Respect climate
- NWF Brno 2026
- IČO 22469842