Slovakia is Central European country with climate conditions similar to those of the neighbouring winemaking countries: the Czech Republic, Hungary, and Austria.

Winemaking is concentrated in the southern part of the country, primarily on the southern, south-eastern, and southwestern slopes of the Carpathian Mountains, which take up approximately two thirds of Slovakia’s total area.

Slovakia’s winegrowing territory is divided into six regions that are further divided into 40 winegrowing subregions and 603 winegrowing municipalities. Each of the regions has its own specific climate conditions and distinctive history. The climate is mildly continental and, compared to Western Europe, its seasons are more pronounced. On average, the temperature difference between summer and winter is approximately 20°C. On the other hand, summers in Slovakia are characterized by less sunshine and warmth than in the Mediterranean region.

The geological substrate of Slovakia’s winegrowing regions varies wildly. It includes crystalline rocks, limestone, volcanic rocks, as well as fluvial and aeolian sediments. This diversity, enhanced by a wide spectrum of topography, result in huge potential as far as the uniqueness of Slovak wines is concerned.