Tomáš Režný Veltlínské Zelené (Grüner Veltliner) 2021

Tomáš Režný's Veltlínské Zelené (Grüner Veltliner) is a textured, supple style of Grüner from Moravia, Czechia, with a touch of smokiness on the palate. This is 100% Grüner Veltliner showing what this noble variety can do when it's grown in old vineyards and handled with care.

Emily says... 'This is a textural, supple style of Grüner, with a touch of smokiness on the pallet.'

Tomáš manages approximately 2 hectares of vineyards where he farms biodynamically (without certificate, but from 2021 officially organic certified). He is also in DEMETER CS (Czech and Slovakia). He has almost 50-year-old vineyards and gradually tries to restore them or, if there's any chance to repair them, then plant completely new ones.

Tomáš produces wines in small batches with a focus on quality. The entire annual production is aged in different wooden barrels (acacia, American oak, Czech oak, or French oak) for different lengths of time, however at least 10 months. He does not add to wine anything apart from very small amounts of sulphur before bottling.

What you get is textured, supple Grüner Veltliner with depth and character. The combination of old vines, biodynamic farming, and extended barrel aging creates layers of flavour and texture that make this wine genuinely interesting and distinctive. The touch of smokiness adds complexity without overwhelming the pure fruit character.

Serve it cool (not cold) with rich fish dishes, poultry, creamy sauces, Asian cuisine, or aged cheeses. This is honest, characterful Czech Grüner Veltliner from a small producer committed to biodynamic farming and minimal intervention winemaking, perfect for those looking for something with real texture and complexity.