Discover Zámek Lobkowicz Roudnice, the oldest family winery in the Czech Republic, founded in 1603. A unique blend of heritage and craftsmanship stems from a unique terroir of marl and limestone—rooted in the rich history of Bohemia. Our award-winning wines include mineral varieties like Riesling and Müller Thurgau to signature reds like Pinot Noir, Saint Laurent, and the new Czech variety Fratava.
Enjoy a wine tasting with family and friends in a myriad of beautiful settings—from the historic cellars of Roudnice Castle to the Sovice vineyard with breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape.
While the Lobkowicz family’s winery was founded in 1603, the history of wine production in Roudnice dates back to 1333, when the castle served as the seat of the Archbishops of Prague. Archbishop Jan Očko of Dražice had a great influence on the expansion of winemaking in Roudnice during that time. Roudnice came into the Lobkowicz family in 1603 through the marriage of Polyxena Rožmberk, née Pernstein, who owned the castle, and Zdenko Adalbert Popel, 1st Prince Lobkowicz. Since then, wine production has continued, even during its confiscation from the family by the Communist regime. In 1993, the castle and the winery were returned to the Lobkowicz family.
Building upon this long tradition of winemaking, the winery is still housed in Roudnice Castle’s historic Romanesque cellars and continues to produce award-winning wines—a unique blend of heritage and craftsmanship built over centuries.
We invite you to the kvevri opening on Saturday, May 16, starting at 13:00 at Zámek Lobkowicz Roudnice Winery. You can look forward to learning about traditional wine production in kvevri, wine tastings, live music, and the pleasant atmosphere of the castle winery.
In addition, every visitor will receive a 15% discount on the purchase of wine from the kvevri.
The event program will feature emptying of the kvevri, grape pressing, a tasting of the kvevri wine itself, followed by additional entertainment.
Live music by the JK Band will set the mood, and refreshments will be provided by Street Buffet Roudnice. There will also be contests for free wine and vouchers worth 500 CZK for the winery shop.
The event is free and open to everyone – whether you’re a wine lover, a curious passerby, or just someone who enjoys good food and music.
Kvevri wine is made in traditional clay vessels buried in the ground, where the wine matures naturally and without haste. This production method gives the wine a unique character and flavor. Come taste wine rooted in a thousand-year-old tradition.
