Jiří Bárta Grüner Veltliner

Fresh Grüner Veltliner from Tiny Organic Vineyards

A fresh and expressive Grüner Veltliner from the 2023 vintage, showing its South Moravian character with white pepper spice, subtle citrus, green apple, and a clean mineral line. The palate is crisp, dry, and lively, with enough texture to make it both refreshing and quietly complex.

The Producer

Jiří Bárta farms only 0.25 hectares of vineyards in Kobylí, Moravia—organically and mostly by hand. Born into an agricultural family, Jiří has always had a very strong bond with land and farming. His vineyards are more than 40 years old and planted with a mix of locally typical grapes including Grüner Veltliner, Blaufränkisch, and Pinot Blanc.

Organic Farming

Everything is farmed organically with very little tractor work to avoid soil compaction. No herbicides or pesticides ever; the only fertilizers are grape pomace spread in the vineyards after harvest and cow manure every 7 years. This meticulous, hands-on approach ensures healthy vines and expressive wines.

Terroir & Winemaking

The soils in Kobylí are quite light—mostly loess and sand—ideal for making light, easy-drinking wines that express their variety. The wines are born in a tiny cellar under the family house, where they spontaneously ferment and slowly age in a few oak barrels.

Tasting Notes

Fresh and expressive with white pepper spice, subtle citrus, green apple, and a clean mineral line. The palate is crisp, dry, and lively with enough texture to make it both refreshing and quietly complex.

Food Pairing & Serving

Beautiful on its own—but even better alongside light salads, seafood, and aromatic dishes with coriander, lemongrass, or gentle spice. Serve well chilled.

About Bárta

Jiří produces very small amounts from his 0.25-hectare plot, making each bottle a rare expression of hands-on organic farming and traditional winemaking in Moravia's Modré Hory area.

Region: Kobylí, Modré Hory, Moravia, Czech Republic | Farming: Organic (hand-farmed) | Vintage: 2023