[아츠앤컬쳐] The vineyards of Prague
Sample wine from the famous vineyards of Prague! While in the Middle Ages they surrounded Prague on all sides, nowadays they are romantic, out-of-the-way corners, hidden from the bustle of everyday city life.
Similarly to other towns, Prague has, in the last few decades, returned to the ancient traditions of wine-making, and vines are once again cultivated in revived vineyards. If you want to discover (and taste) true rarities, these are the places to visit, because these wines generally aren’t normally available in shops.
 

Where to go for wine in Prague?
First some numbers for the connoisseurs: there are six vineyards in Prague with a total area of slightly less than 12 hectares and annual production of about 45,000 litres of wine. While not a lot, it is true that Prague wine is more of a curiosity in the wine trade. They can be tasted during vintages and various city celebrations.
 

The view from St. Clare’s
For marvellous views of the city panorama, visit the terraces of the St. Clare’s Vineyard above Troja Chateau. It’s very easy to get into – simply buy a ticket for the Prague Botanical Garden, as the protected vineyard forms one of its exhibits. An educational trail leads through the vineyard and there is a wine shop in the vineyard lodge in the middle of the vineyard, where you can both sample and buy the local product. A Vintage, including an exhibition of grapes and tastings of sparkling young wine (burčák) and wine, takes place at St. Clare’s every September.

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