As depressing as the harsh reality of climate change can be, there’s always a silver lining somewhere, or you might say a burgundy one in this case. As the Polish climate has become increasingly mild with less frosts and shorter winters, the Polish wine industry has bloomed, with Małopolska emerging as Poland’s wine country. Tarnów, as it happens, is known as the ‘Polish hotspot‘ (‘Polski biegun ciepła’) not simply because that was the best catchphrase the suits on the tourist board could come up with, but also because Tarnów has the warmest average temperature in Poland, the country’s most sunny days, the longest summers and the least number of windy days. This is especially true of the Pogórze region just south of Tarnów, which possesses a microclimate ideal for the cultivation of grapes used for winemaking. Essentially the Polish Napa Valley, the region features some lovely countryside and enough vineyards offering tours and tastings to put together a nice ruddy road trip.
Wineries Near Tarnów
If you’re an oenophile (or even know what that word means) we really do recommend hiring a car and heading south from Tarnów to discover the scenic countryside and some of the best wines Poland has to offer. The region is also full of cycling trails if you’ve got the time and inclination. Below we list four of the best wineries in close proximity to Tarnów, but there are actually up to a dozen small wineries all within 35km of each other, and Tarnów, with many more across Małopolska. For more info about enotourism in southern Poland, including a handy map of all the wineries in the area, visit enotarnowskie.pl (Polish-only). You can pick up a physical map of Małopolska wineries in person at the Tarnów Tourist Information Office and participating vineyards.
Read more: Tarnów Wineries & Enotourism – inyourpocket.com
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List of the vineyards in Tarnów region participating in the ENOTarnowskie project:
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Janowice Vineyard
Mr Wiesław Chlipała Janowice 33-115, gm. Pleśna, PL tel. +48 604 413 265 e-mail: info@winnicajanowice.pl https://www.facebook.com/winnicajanowice
The vineyard is located on the southwest-facing slope of a hill above Dunajec River. The river itself provides both – stable temperature and protection against violent weather phenomena from the west. And from the north and east the vineyard is protected by wooded hill. Southwest exposure provides optimal insolation of that relatively steep slope. Medium heavy loam soil. Elevation of 220-250 m allows growing vitis vinifera (around one fourth of total are) as well as the hybrids.
Established in: 2013
Acreage: 0.92 ha
Cultivated varieties:
Accommodation: Visitors can take advantage of a charming cottage which provides outstanding overlook of the Dunajec Valley. Suitable for up to 6 guests the house offers two separate bedrooms upstairs and spacious living room on the ground floor with adjacent kitchen, bathroom and a toilet.
Rental price: 200 zł per night for two, plus 50 zł per night for each extra person.
Tourist offer: Both the individuals and groups can enjoy a visit to the vineyard and winetasting. The latter comes either with a snack or a complete meal set catered by a professional restaurant. Price: calculated individually
Our wines are available on site. We sell no other local products. No meals, except the arranged catering, are served.
Events: Janowice Vineyard is famous for annual “Vitis Music Sfera Festival” which we’ve been organizing each August for four years now. Wine tasting comes as one of the attractions. All year round we organize wine tasting for organized groups, winemaking and sommelier workshops and other cultural events, such as movie screenings, music concerts including those dedicated to the kids as well as numerous other special events (e.g. “Noc Winnic” or “the Night of the Vineyards”).
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Dąbrówka Vineyard
Katarzyna i Robert Beściak 33-115 Dąbrówka Szczepanowska 109, PL Winehouse: tel. +48 534 030 430, +48 504 176 459 e-mail: winnicadabrowka@wp.pl https://www.facebook.com/winnicadabrowka
Dąbrówka Szczepanowska, a village in Gmina Pleśna commune, only 12 km south of Tarnów, is home of the Dąbrówka Vineyard. It takes advantage of its location on the edge of the Sandomierz Basin and the Western Carpathian Foothills, encompassing unique natural features and conditions and an outstanding overlook of the Tatra Mountains.
Established in: 2010 Acreage: 1.75 ha
Cultivated varieties:
Accommodation:
Onsite, there is a spacious barbecue gazebo and a pond where our guests can try fishing. Multiple attractions around include those for hiking, biking and car trips. Rental prices:
Tourist offer: Guided tours, wine tasting For up to 5 participants: 250 zł From 6 to 10 participants: 400 zł From 11 to 15 participants: 550 zł
Events: For three years now, the Midsummer Night has been celebrated with “Wianki na Winnicy” – an event that pays tribute to the core of what the region is all about. The “Wianki na Winnicy” show embraces centuries-old history, natural cultivation and breeding with tradition of winemaking that dates back to the 15th c. on our lands. That constitutes a perfect foundation for development of wine tourism in Małopolska region.
Numerous workshops are organized at the Vineyard at the time including: wreath-weaving, gingerbread decorating, culinary, animation for children, local food tasting and a live music. The “Noc Kupały” or “Noc Świętojańska” or “Sobótka” is an old Slavic custom of celebrating the shortest night of the year, also known as a feast of love, fertility, the Sun and the Moon. The tradition says the rituals were to ensure good harvest and health to the celebrating people. That magic night was believed to had been lit up with multiple fires and frolic activities, fortune telling and dissolute dances.
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Bogu-Miła Vineyard
Mr Jarosław Bogumił ul. Długa 158, Olesno, gm. Olesno, PL tel. +48 605 475 625 e-mail: winnicabogumila@gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/Winnica.BoguMila
The vineyard is located at the outscirts of Olesno village, in the direction of the famous Zalipie Painted Village, north of Tarnów. The whole site is located on a flat ground stretching from the north to the south. Encircled with the forests the vineyard is well protected from the winds. The site as well as the surrounding lands, formerly referred to as “the strawberry basin”, is a non-industrial area that has been providing clean and natural fruits for decades. The soil is light, acidic, permeable and especially rich in magnesium.
Established in: 2008
Acreage: 1 ha, increase in the cultivation area ahead.
Cultivated varieties:
Tourist offer: Guided tours with presentation on the history and cultivated varieties and commented wine tasting with a board of local cheeses and cold cuts included. Available for individuals as well as organized groups. Price: calculated individually
Our wines are available on site. We sell no other local products.
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Gierowa Vineyard
Mr Grzegorz Gondek Janowice 265, gm. Pleśna, PL tel. +48 608 850 475 e-mail: winnica.gierowa@gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/winnicagierowa
The name of the site refers to a historic name of a hamlet of Janowice village, where the vineyard is located. The vines are planted on the southwest slope of former landslide. Surrounding forests provide protection from winds and cold while the vineyard itself is located in the middle of a cherry orchard. The soil is heavy and loamy with altitude of 320 m.
Established in: 2014
Acreage: 0.4 ha
Cultivated varieties:
Tourist offer: Guided tours with presentation on the history and cultivated varieties and commented wine tasting with a board of local cheeses and cold cuts included. Available for individuals as well as organized groups. Price: calculated individually
There is a comfortable gazebo on site, perfect for meetings with grill or bonfire for up to 30 people. It provides shelter and space for wine and local products tasting. The latter include black cherries and table grapes that has been cultivated here for decades on over 100 plants.
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Manru Vineyard
Mr Marek Zwolenik Kąśna Dolna 23, 33-190 Ciężkowice, PL tel. +48 603545711 email: marek@zwolenik.com https://www.facebook.com/winnicamanru
Located in a heart of the Ciężkowice-Rożnów Landscape Park, on the south slope of Zagórze hill in Kąśna Dolna. With elevation of 340 m. it allows magnificent overlook of the Biała River valley and the Beskid Sądecki and the Beskid Niski ranges. The Manru Vineyard lays on the land once owned by I.J. Paderewski. The area was once the sanctuary and a dream come true for the great composer and prime minister of Poland, who dreamed of an idyllic life. It was during his stay in Kąśna Dolna, when Paderewski created his only opera – the Manru, that the vineyard took its name from.
Established in: 2010
Acreage: 0.5 ha
Cultivated varieties:
Tourist offer: Guided tours with presentation on the history and cultivated varieties and commented wine tasting with a board of local cheeses and cold cuts included. Available for individuals as well as organized groups. Price: calculated individually
Our wines are available on site. We sell no other local products. No meals are served.
Events: We are taking part in annual “Małopolski Szlak Winny” series of events, with our “Spotkania na Winnicy” organized in mid-August. Remaining dedicated to the series, the vinery will organize our standalone event in mid-August, if the “Małopolski Szlak Winny” will be postponed.
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Nowizny Vineyard
Mrs Urszula Kamińska Połom Mały 60, gm. Iwkowa, PL tel. +48 607 578 156; +48 14 684 48 14 email: winnicanowizny@op.pl https://www.facebook.com/winnicanowizny
The name is derived from a helmet that the owners live in. In Polish, the word “nowizny” refers to something new that has never been done before – a novelty. The vineyard is located in Połom Mały village, close to a better known Iwkowa village, on a on southwest slope with 20% steepness. The vine grows in permeable soil with a loess-like layer that was brought there by the glacier. Unique microclimate of Pogórze is exceptionally friendly to grapevines. The plum orchards planted on the opposite side of the vineyard protect it from wind and rain. And the plums are the primary treasure of Iwkowa neighborhood. That’s where famous “susorka” and „suska sechlońska” prunes come from.
Established in: 2005 First wines available on sale in: 2016
Acreage: 0.9 ha, increase in the cultivation area to 1.5 ha ahead
Cultivated varieties:
Tourist offer: Guided tours with presentation on the history and cultivated varieties and commented wine tasting with a board of local cheeses and cold cuts included. Available for individuals as well as organized groups. Price: calculated individually
One of the unique features of the vinery is that wine tasting takes place in an old stone cellar, dating back to 1891.
The hosts invite organized groups of 10 and more to the commented tasting of plum dishes that include smalec (lard), naleśniki (pancakes), koreczki z boczkiem i śliwką (bacon-wrapped prunes), pasztet (pate) and a variety of plum-inspired cold cuts from a local butcher’s shop, prune kompot (fruit drink) and homemade bread. All served as a buffet. Price: with wine tasting and guided tour: 50-60 zł per person
Our wines are available on site both by-the-glass and by the bottle. We can also supply smoked plums, prunes and plum jams as well as honey from local beekeepers. The vineyard offers local hand-sewn toys, stones and minerals – both natural and jewelry.
Food: The vineyard offers homemade food based on local products, e.g. prune pierogis, fruit cakes or children menu. Local product tasting, separately from wine tasting, is also available upon arrangement and includes: prune lard, pancakes with plum jam, seasonal pierogi, grill dishes and variety of cakes. We also have local cheeses from Laskowa on stock with paprika, herbs, smoked or white, as well as deer pates and sausages.
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Piwnice Antoniego Vineyard
Antoni and Damian Marcinek Wola Lubecka 15, gm. Ryglice, PL tel: +48 608 017 274; +48 606 908 404 , e-mail: antonimarcinek@wp.pl https://www.facebook.com/PiwniceAntoniego
Located on the southeast slope of a hill in the buffer zone of Ciężkowice Landscape Park, some 250 m above sea level, the vineyard is protected from wind in the north by Kokocz Mountain (464 m). In the south and east it neighbors Ciężkowice Foothills and Brzanka Range, and Strzyżów-Dynów Foothills respectively. Kokocz Mountain effectively protects the vineyard also from the storms and heavy rains, hence the annual rainfall is relatively lower than in the neighborhood. Highly permeable soil – typical Carpathian flysch – gives the wine its unique floral bouquet that can be found in both smell and taste.
Established in: 2002-2005 First wines available on sale in: 2005
Acreage: 0.74 ha
Cultivated varieties: White grapes: Solaris, Bianca, Johanniter, Seyval Blanc and some Kryształ, Aurora, Muscat Ottonel, Jutrzenka
Tourist offer: Guided tours with presentation on the history and cultivated varieties and commented wine tasting with a board of local cheeses and cold cuts included. Available for individuals as well as organized groups. Price: calculated individually
There is a space dedicated for bonfire and an overlook platform available on site. We sell our wines and other local products, e.g. honey and bee pollen from own bee-garden, white and red vinegars made from grapes. No regular meals are available.
Events: Annual “Otwarcie Sezonu na Winnicy” event, held at the turn of May and June, will be combined with honey harvesting in 2021. Additionally, in the summertime, at least one in a month open-access tasting is held.
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Winnica Rodziny Steców Vineyard
Mr Michał Stec Wołowa 60a, gm. Tuchów, PL tel. +48 792 640 955 e-mail: winnicarodzinystecow@gmail.com
The vineyard is located in the southeast outskirts of Tuchów. The vines are planted on the south and southwest slope stretching between 220 and 320 m above sea level. From the north, the vineyard is protected by Lasy Tuchowskie – several-hundred-hectare large forest complex. Lack of industry and even big farms ensures silence and fresh air, making the whole site a real sanctuary for both grapes and wine-lovers. The vineyard is awarded eco-certificate and maintained with accordance to permaculture principles. There are no plantings other than the grapes on the site. No pesticides, herbicides nor other chemical agents are used. Historically, the area belonged to individual farmers who only used natural fertilizers hence the soil is healthy and alive. Typical foothills soil: sandstone rock, marls and clay. A grapevine nursery run on site provides seedlings for own needs and for sale.
Established in: 2007 First wines available on sale in: 2014
Acreage: total – 16 ha, cultivated 8 ha
Cultivated varieties: White grapes: Solaris, Bianca, Johanniter, Seyval Blanc, Aurora, Jutrzenka, Hibernal, Muscaris
Tourist offer: As of today, guided tours are only available upon arrangement by phone, e-mail or fan page.
We plan to organize monthly “open days”, this year.
Our guided tours include presentation on the history and cultivated varieties, and commented wine tasting with a board of local cheeses and cold cuts. Available for individuals as well as organized groups. Our wines are available on site. We sell no other local products. The tasting is actually a walk around the vineyard with a winemaker telling history of the site, that ends up in a winery where the products are served. There are two packages available, which vary in price: Standard tasting – we serve three wines: white, pink and red. The price is 30 zł per person. VIP tasting – we serve all our wines that are available at the time, plus we arrange a set of local delicacies. The price is 50 zł per person.
Individual offer – we can organize private event on site with a bonfire or a garden party. We also welcome photo sessions.
Our wines are available on site. We sell no other local products. No regular meals are served.
Events: With the first edition of “TuchoViniFest”, in 2016, annual meetings with bonfire and wine are organized at the vineyard. It’s an ultimate space for journalists and wine-lovers to exchange the thoughts, ideas and plans.
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Uroczysko Vineyard
Mr Andrzej Haus Janowice 328, gm. Pleśna 33-115 Janowice, PL tel: +48 516 495 359 e-mail: winnicauroczysko@gmail.com
Located on the south slope of a hill with elevation of 285-308 m, in Janowice village. The vineyard is very well exposed to sunlight and faced towards Dunajec River. That’s an advantage as the river “takes away” cold air. In the north the vineyard is protected by dense beech forest and cold winds from the east and west are stopped by neighboring hills. Sandy loam soil accumulate moisture and retains water, securing the vines from damages during the heat.
Established in: 2011 First wines available on sale in: 2014
Acreage: 0.9 ha
Cultivated varieties: White grapes: Seyval Blanc, Jutrzenka, Pinot Gris, Gewurztraminer, Hibernal
Accommodation: There are two spacious rooms available for rent on the upper floor of a newly constructed log house. Both provide an outstanding overlook of the vineyard, Dunajec River, surrounding hills and the Tatras. The groundfloor is composed of a large, fully equipped kitchen that opens up to a huge living room, used for a tasting room as well. The kitchen allows access to a roofed terrace with breathtaking view whereas living room exits towards big garden. It is supplied with wooden table with benches, grill, new smokehouse and bonfire spot. Accommodation price: 55 zł per person for one night
Tourist offer: Guided tours with presentation on the history and cultivated varieties and commented wine tasting with a board of local cheeses and cold cuts included. Available for individuals as well as organized groups. Price: calculated individually
Our wines are available on site. We sell no other local products. We do not provide restaurant services. Newly built professional smokehouse allows the owner making own smoked cold cuts from meat provided by local farmers. Those will be served during wine tasting.
Events: For several years, on the last Saturday of September “Watra na Uroczysku” is organized. The name, unclear even to the Poles from other regions, stands (in general) for a big bonfire lit up in a secluded (historically: enchanted/sacred) place. The event is however about wine tasting, including the premiere of a preceding year red wine.
Additionally, during the annual “Dni Otwartych Winnic” (or “Open vineyards days”) held in August, the vinery offers wine tasting and guided tours.
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Zadora Vineyard
Mrs Zofia Michałowska Szczepanowice 215, gm. Pleśna 33-114 Rzuchowa, PL tel. +48 502 714 696 e-mail: zmichalowska@op.pl e-mail: winnica.zadora@gmail.com
Located in Szczepanowice, on a 10% steep south slope, 280 m above sea level, the vinery occupies the westernmost edge of Sandomierz Basin. From the north it is protected by a natural ridge whereas the east and west sides are sheltered by old, natural apple, plum and cherry orchards. The microclimate is also under influence of warm air flowing in from Tarnów, the town known as “Poland’s hotspot”. The soil there is of dusty-clay-rocky characteristic. The reddish rock is actually a sandstone with some iron and copper oxides, which have totally positive influence on the red wines’ taste. Soil there is acidic with a pH of 6.88. The vineyard took its name after historic Chrząstowski of Zadora coat of arms family vineyard, once located there. The Chrząstowskis owned Szczepanowice still in the mid-19th c. Zadora belongs to Małopolska Sieć Dziedzictwa Kulinarnego (Małopolska Route of Culinary Heritage), since 2015.
Established in: 2007 First wines available on sale in: 2011
Acreage: 2.3 ha
Cultivated varieties: White grapes: Solaris, Bianca, Johanniter, Seyval Blanc, Merzling, Ortega, Helios, Orion, Hibernal, Chardonnay, Phoenix
Tourist offer: Guided tours with presentation on the history and cultivated varieties and commented wine tasting with a board of local cheeses and cold cuts included. Available for individuals as well as organized groups. Price: calculated individually
Our wines are available on site. We sell no other local products. We provide no regular restaurant services however local homemade specialties can be arranged in advance. Guided tours are led by a professional with perfect English, German and Russian. We are about to complete the construction of a cellar for exhibition, storage and tasting of our wines. Next to the cellar a roofed shed suitable for organizing open-air events will be build. We also plan to enlarge the vineyard with 2 more ha of land.
Events: Each September, we hold an open to the public event, called “Supper at the Zadora Vineyard”
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Epigon Vineyard
Stowarzyszenie GRUPA ODROLNIKA Centrum Produktu Lokalnego w Rzuchowej Rzuchowa 1, gm. Pleśna, PL tel. +48 14 307 05 01 https://www.facebook.com/cplRzuchowa
The smallest vineyard in Poland, located in the direct neighborhood of Centrum Produktu Lokalnego in Rzuchowa on site of historic manor complex hence tying the past with the present times by reintroducing viticulture. The vinery answers the needs of local winemakers who appealed for creating accessible site where they could host large groups of visitors, not able to get to individual vineyard. Here, the winemakers will get an access to conference rooms for individual presentations and wine tasting. Spacious tasting areas and a kitchen with professional equipment, all meeting strict sanitary requirements will also be available.
Established in: 2020
Acreage: Almost 1 a – Poland’s smallest vineyard. There are 40 vines planted of 8 varieties including 4 for dessert wines and 4 for processing. Ultimately, not more than 100 seedlings are to be planted, with focus on reintroducing historic varieties. The goal is to cultivate the greatest number of vine varieties of all Małopolska vineyards.
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Tourist offer: The vineyard receives and serves tourist groups, journalists and winemakers hold their wine tasting sessions there. There are plans of crafting vinegars, jams and juices from the cultivated vines. Wine production will be limited to symbolic amount – not more than a bottle or two from a single vine plant, that is 5 to 10 bottles of each variety.
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Amelie Vineyard
Grzegorz and Wojciech Pachoł Zdziarzec 190, gm. Radomyśl Wielki, PL tel. +48 576 456 506 https://www.facebook.com/winnica.amelie
The vineyard is located in Zdziarzec village near Radomomyśl Wielki, northeast of Tarnów on the southeast facing strip of almost completely flat land. It lies on Tarnów Plateau within Sandomierz Basin. Distinct – warm and humid – microclimate together with sandy loam soil overlying clay layer with an acidity of pH 6.51 compose an attractive terroir.
Established in: 2010 First wines available on sale in: 2017
Acreage: 6 ha, increase in the cultivation area ahead.
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Tourist offer: Guided tours with presentation on the history and cultivated varieties and commented wine tasting with a board of local cheeses and cold cuts included. Available for individuals as well as organized groups. Price: calculated individually
Our wines are available on site. We sell no other local products. We do not provide regular meals.
In 2021, construction of new gazebo will be completed on the vineyard, dedicated for tasting sessions. You will be able to feast and enjoy our wines and local delicacies in there, all based on and made of the local produce. |