Wine & Design: 5 Architectural Destinations for the Harvest Season
Harvest is not only about grapes turning into liquid gold, nor just a glass of wine at sunset. It is a ritual where nature meets architecture, and tradition blends with a vision of the future. In recent years, Moravia has become not only a destination for winemakers, but also for architects who know how to build a temple for wine. We bring you five places where design merges with terroir – and every tasting becomes an artistic experience.
Gurdau Winery
On a “green meadow” above the village of Kurdějov, Brno-based architect Aleš Fiala created a symbolic ripple in the landscape. The roof grows through trees, the building nestles into the slope, and merges with the vineyards as if it had always been there. This architecture breathes with the landscape and allows you to savor wine in harmony with nature. The location is no coincidence – the area once belonged among the key wine suppliers for the burghers of Mikulov and Brno, as well as noble courts.
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Lahofer Winery
In the middle of the Znojmo vineyards, in the village of Dobšice, an amphitheater of wine has arisen. Architects Ondřej Chybík and Michal Krištof designed a concrete structure with an undulating roof that doubles as seating for concerts and summer evenings under the stars. The tasting hall, with vaults by artist Patrik Hábl, evokes the poetry of a wine cellar – but in a modern, generous interpretation.
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Obelisk Winery in Valtice
Within sight of the Lednice–Valtice Cultural Landscape, an abstract paraphrase of an ancient temple has emerged. The AiD team of architects created a building where, instead of statues and relics, it is wine trophies that shine. Minimalism, monumentality, and purity of lines make Obelisk a cult destination not only for wine lovers, but also for admirers of architecture.
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Gotberg Winery
Popice, with its views of the Pálava hills and a horizon disappearing into the waters of Nové Mlýny. Gotberg rises directly from the landscape, which here takes center stage. Brno architect Martin Bukolský set a building among the vineyards that unites tradition with modern design – and every sip tastes just a bit more poetic.
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Přátelé Pavlova Winery
Subtle elegance on the slopes of Pálava. Architect Marek Štěpán designed a winery that seems to dissolve into the landscape. Horizontal lines, natural materials, and generous glazing give the space a sense of lightness. Tasting here feels almost like a contemplative experience – a glass of wine becomes part of both landscape and time.
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Whether you are seeking architecture that will take your breath away, or terroir that caresses the senses, these wineries prove that a glass of wine can be as extraordinary as the space in which you drink it.