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SLOVAK VINE REGIONS Slovakia is divided in six wine-growing areas (picture 2): Small Carpathian, Nitrian, South Slovakian, Middle Slovakian, East Slovakian, and Tokay, which is a neighbour of Hungarian Tokay. Each area is divided into several regions named after the most important cities. The only exception is Tokay, which is a part of larger famous area, mostly located in Hungary. Small Carpathians can be divided into three sub-areas. Not only because it is located on nearly 5360 hectares, but also because it is cut by mountain massif. Northern Záhorie is separated from other two sub-area. It is located between river Morava and Small Carpathians, and is famous for it's red vine from Skalica. Most famous producer from this city is VÍNO - MASARYK Ltd. (www.vino-masaryk.sk). Second sub-area is called Small Carpathian Vineyards, and is said to be the best vine-growing part of Slovakia. This small, most western territory of Slovakia, has almost thousand years old vine making traditions. But strength of this land is measured not only by it's history, but also by it's capacity to produce quality vines. Here clay, sand, and rocky soils are exposed to the work of mountain streams. Here are produced white vines from Riesling (Častá, and Svätý Jur), and red vines from Blaufränkisch. The list of recommended producers is long, and includes Vitis Pezinok Ltd. (www.vitis.sk), VPS Ltd. (www.pavelkavino.sk/stranky/frame3.htm), Víno Matyšák Ltd. (www.vinomatysak.sk), JM Vinárstvo Ltd. (www.jmvinar.sk), Karpatská perla Ltd. (www.karpatskaperla.sk), Vinohradnícka spoločnosť Modra Ltd. (www.vinspolmodra.sk), and Vínne pivnice Svätý Jur Ltd. (www.vinnepivnice.sk). The last, and the largest sub-area of Small Carpathians is Nížiny a Pahorkatiny. It covers land located eastern to the mountains. One could say that this part of Small Carpathians is not only in the shadow of the mountains, but also in the shadow of Záhorie and Small Carpathian Vineyards The area of Small Carpathians is divided into several regions named: Skalický, Záhorský, Stupavský, Bratislavský, Pezinský, Modranský, Doľanský, Orešanský, Senecký, Trnavský, Hlohovecký, Vrbovský. Nitra is famous not only for it's climate, and soils diversity, but also for it's history. First vineyards in this region were founded by Benedictine monks in IXth century. In XVIII and XIX century, thanks to Nitrian merchants, vines from this area were internationally known. Today numerous vineyards cover over 3900 hectares of this area, and offer large variety of quality vines, including even ice vines. Best vines come from northern parts of this area, like Nitra, Radošina, and Zlaté Moravce. In this cities are also located most popular producers, such as Vinárske závody Topoľčianky Ltd. (www.vinotop.sk), Víno Nitra Ltd. (www.vinonitra.com), Vinárstvo Vinanza Ltd. (www.vinanza.sk), and producer of sparkling vines Hubert J.E. Ltd. (www.hubertsekt.sk). Nitrian area is divided into nine regions named: Šintavský, Nitriansky, Radošinský, Zlatomoravský, Vrábeľský, Žitavský, Želiezovský, Tekovský, Pukanecký. South Slovakia is not only the most southern located vine-growing area, but it's also one of the two biggest areas in Slovakia. Fact that it covers over 5 345 hectares, resulted in recognition of eastern, and western part of this area. Eastern part located near Štúrovo is suitable for grape varieties demanding hot climate, and good sun exposure. Western part is located a little bit northern, and therefore vines from Dunajská Streda, are not as popular as the eastern ones. South Slovakia is famous for it's red vines, made form large variety of Cabernet Sauvignon gapes. On the other hand, one of the best known labels of eastern South Slovakia is white Chateau Belá, made of Riesling. This area is divided into regions named: Šamorínsky, Dunajskostredský, Galantský, Palárikovský, Komárňanský, Hurbanovský, Strekovský, Štúrovský. Middle Slovakia is 2 500 hectares big vine-growing area, with traditions reaching XII century. In year 1135 king Béla II of Hungary donated Benedictine monks from Bzovik with two vineyards. Nowadays it is mostly known for it's post volcanic soils. Grape varieties popular in this area are Tramin red, Rhine Riesling, Blaufränkisch, Cabernet Sauvignon, and St. Laurent. Two biggest producers of this area are located in Veľký Krtíš. Theye are AGRO-MOVINO Ltd. (www.agro-movino.sk), and Vinokurčik (www.vinokurcik.com). Middle Slovakia vine-growing area is divided into several regions named: Ipeľský, Hontiansky, Vinický, Modrokamenský, Fiľakovský, Gemerský, Tornaľský. East Slovakia is one of the youngest vine-growing areas. It was established after second world war, and now covers only 1 074 hectares. Apart from Tokay it is the smallest area in Slovakia. Biggest producers in this region are Vino-vin Ltd. (www.vinovin.sk), and Regia tt Ltd. This area is divided into four regions named: Moldavský, Sobranský, Michalovský, Kráľovskochlmecký. Tokay region is situated mostly in Hungary (about 5 000 hectares), but it's small part is located in south eastern part of Slovakia (907 hectares). Vine-growing and production in Slovakian Tokay is strictly regulated, and governmentally controlled. Famous taste can be owed to geological and climate advantages of Tokay region. Grape varieties grown in this region are Furmint, Lipovina, Yellow Muškát, and Zeta. In Slovakian part, this region covers in cities like Bara, Čerhov, Černochov, Malá Tŕňa, Slovenské Nové Mesto, Veľká Tŕňa, and Viničky.

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