VOC Znojmo was the first in the Czech Republic to add the Latin marking system to the current German system of marking wine. Both methods now exist independently of each other and provide wine-lovers with more information when making decisions on buying wine.
| Wine | min. 11° NM |
| Moravian regional wines | min. 14° NM |
| Quality wines (varietal and brand) | min. 15° NM |
| Wines with special attributes – kabinet | min. 19° NM |
| Wines with special attributes – late harvest | min. 21° NM |
| Wines with special attributes – special selection of grapes | min. 24° NM |
| Wines with special attributes – special selection of berries | min. 27° NM |
| Wines with special attributes – ice wine | min. 27° NM |
| Wines with special attributes – straw wine | min. 27° NM |
| Wines with special attributes – special selection of Botrytis-affected berries | min. 32° NM |
is a system of viewing the quality of wine in accordance with the place of origin of the grapes that gives wines a unique and unmistakable character. In the Czech Republic, these wines have the VOC designation – meaning wines of original certification. The wines also have to meet
strict criteria that are checked.
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The producer must be a member of VOC Znojmo, z.s. |
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Only the Sauvignon, Riesling and Grüner Veltliner varieties and their cuvées are permitted. |
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The grapes have to come from registered vineyards in the Znojmo Wine Sub-region. |
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The grapes have to have at least 19° NM. |
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The yield cannot exceed 2.5 kg per vine. |
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The barrique method is not permitted. |
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The wine cannot be produced using the method of long maturation in yeast cultures. |
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Malolactic fermentation is permitted. |
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Residual sugar is permitted in the wine up to 15 g/l. |
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The alcohol content of the wine is limited to no more than 13.9% by volume. |
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The wines have to have the typical characteristics of the Znojmo Wine Sub-region.. |
