Discovering Slovakia through wine

Slovakia is not a country many people immediately associate with wine. Yet this small Central European nation has been producing wine for more than 2,000 years and is home to a remarkably diverse and historically significant wine culture. Inspired by a recent WSET webinar with Lucia Dovalova, this blog explores the history, geography and grape varieties that have shaped Slovak wine, along with the producers helping bring greater international attention to the country today. A small country with a rich wine heritage Slovakia’s winemaking history stretches back thousands of years, with evidence suggesting vines were present in the region as early as the sixth or seventh century BC. During the Roman era, viticulture expanded further, with new grape varieties introduced under the reign of Emperor Marcus Aurelius. Over the centuries, migration, trade and cultural exchange all helped shape the vineyards that exist today. Like much of Europe, Slovak viticulture has faced periods of disruption

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