Wine production in Czechia dates to the Roman era, with significant expansion under Charles IV in the 14th century. The country's vineyards are concentrated in the southern regions of Moravia and Bohemia, benefiting from a continental climate. Czechia is known for white varieties such as Grüner Veltliner, Riesling, and Müller-Thurgau, as well as its distinctive Frankovka reds.