We believe that winemaking is a lifelong journey. Ours began in 2016, when winemaker Dominika Černohorská and orthodontist Ivo Marek reconnected after years apart and decided to pursue a shared dream. We bought vineyards on the limestone slopes of Pálava, began making wine from them, and started writing the story of Plenér Winery.
Some of our vineyards in Pálava were planted around the year 2000, giving us the gift of mature vines. We chose to honor what was already there – working with established root systems and gradually tending the vines with our own care and philosophy. This approach led to wines like Cuvée Leonard and Rosé Leonard – unique field blends made from many grape varieties harvested from a single vineyard.
We also plant new vineyards in sites surrounding the villages of Bavory, Klentnice, Pavlov, and Úvaly near Valtice – all on or near the slopes of Pálava. Each site has its own unique conditions, but all share one thing: limestone-rich soil and our consistent hands-on, respectful approach. We plant varieties that are well-suited to our place and to limestone: Welschriesling, Blaufränkisch, Sylvaner, Riesling, and some Burgundy grapes.
Every year, we try to move closer to our idea of ideal farming – rooted in respect for nature and its natural rhythms. For us, that begins with organic practices. We see organic farming as the foundation for a type of agriculture that respects the land not just as soil for production, but as a living part of the vivid landscape – home to us and to millions of other organisms, from bacteria at the roots to deer walking between the vines. And we want this landscape to be rich, diverse, and full of life.
Looking after the vines all year round, growing grapes, and thinking deeply about how to make the land healthier and more alive than before – that’s where our path to honest wine begins.
Our wines ferment spontaneously, we intervene as little as possible, and we bottle without filtration and with only minimal added sulfites. That way, nothing gets lost – and you can taste their true character. If you like labels, you could call our wines „natural“.
We say we simply make wine the best we can, hoping that every bottle from Plenér reflects its origin, its vintage, our care, and our signature – and most of all, that it brings you joy.
„The moment the grapes come into the cellar – that’s the most exciting time in the winemaker’s year. I know that I have only this one opportunity to maximize the potential of the grapes that we have invested thousands of hours of toil into. The entire history of the viticultural year is told in the grapes. Winemaking is not only a job for me, but my whole way of life, my passion and my mission. I neither wish to be orthodox nor extreme in my approach to grape growing and winemaking. I am trying to make wine with sensitivity and humility. I don’t want to interfere with the oenological processes that nature is using. When I am thinking about wine, I can see the complexity in it. The biggest oenological aim for me is to express the truth. I would like to create wine that always reflect the vintage conditions, the sense of place and my feelings.
The wines are fermented and aged in carefully measured proportions of stainless steel tanks and oak vessels in all shapes and sizes. During the ageing, I am trying to give the wines the opportunity to be in contact with the lees for the longest possible time. In the glass, I love clarity in wine. In the brightness of a wine’s appearance, there is also the space to express the aroma, the origin of the grapes and to encounter the real essence of the wine. That’s why our wines go to bottle with only minimal filtration. Thanks to this, they show their beauty without losing their soul. My biggest task during the creation of wine is to exercise control and patience. I nurse the grapes, watch out for their behaviour under different conditions and work the grapes in such a way that I end up with the best result possible with minimal intervention. My biggest wish is to create wines that can stir the mind and liven up the soul.
Tastings
We would love to welcome you to our cellar in Pavlov. However, we ask that you please book in advance so that we can give you our undivided attention. Would you like to visit us? Then please send us an email with your visiting date and time. We will do our best to get back to you as soon as possible and we look forward to meeting you!
Open Cellar
During the summer season, we open our cellar once a month. For this year, 2025, we have selected the following Saturdays: May 10th, June 7th, July 12th, and August 2nd. You are very welcome to visit us anytime from 1 to 8 pm. On these days, we host a restaurant in front of the cellar, so come and enjoy wine, food, and the beautiful views around you. For further information, please follow us on Facebook or Instagram.
