Polish Wine
4th December 2024
The first Vineyards in Poland were planted on the Wawel Hill in Krakow during the tenth century in 966. Their Viticulture skills evolved with the hard work and dedication of monks, it later caught on with the Polish nobility, being enjoyed by the rich by the end of the 16th century.
The country has around 520 registered vineyards, covering around 3,500 hectares of land, with a yearly production of approximately 1 million liters of wine.
The main regions of Poland:
- Lublin
- Lower Silesia
- Lesser Poland
- Subcarpathian Voivodeship
Some of the grapes that make Polish Wines:
- Riesling
- Zweigelt
- Gewürztraminer
Oliver Walkey
Champagne and Sparkling Wine Writer, Focused on Bringing the Exciting and Fascinating World of Bubbly to You.