Modra – the capital of wine and ceramics

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Discover Modra- the town of vineyards, ceramics and calm rythm of life

This winegrowing town is increasingly attracting lovers of wine and local gastronomy. In Modra, you’ll find several family-run wineries. Each is unique, has its own story, and is embodied in the personality of a winemaker who gradually involved their family in the craft. Here, we introduce three Modra winemakers and also highlight family businesses that produce or revive ceramics, because nothing is more connected to Modra than wine and ceramics.

Víno Rariga

Igor Rariga planted his first vineyard in 1986. What began as a hobby gradually turned into a full-time passion for viticulture and winemaking. Today, his two sons contribute bold, innovative ideas to the family business. The winery produces high-quality wines that have won several medals at recognized international exhibitions. Over the past seven years, they have won the President of Slovakia and Minister of Agriculture Award four times for the most successful wine collection by a Modra exhibitor. Their flagship variety is Riesling Rhine, but the winery also offers Sauvignon, Grüner Veltliner, Pinot Gris, Riesling Quercus, Devín, Lipovina, and other varieties.
Contact: vinorariga.sk

Víno Dudo

Miroslav Dudo continues the traditions of several generations of winemaking ancestors. He runs the family winery together with his son. They produce wines using modern technology combined with the knowledge of older winemakers. In his cellar, you can taste renowned varieties such as Grüner Veltliner, Riesling Rhine, Chardonnay, Traminer, Sauvignon, Zweigelt, Cabernet Sauvignon, St. Laurent, as well as excellent Slovak varieties Devín and Dunaj. Dudo has won numerous awards, including the President of Slovakia Award, Champion Award, two-time Vice-Champion of the Czechoslovak League, and many gold and silver medals.
Contact: vinodudo.sk

Juran z Modry

The family cultivates 2.5 hectares of traditional varieties, including Müller-Thurgau, Pinot Blanc, Grüner Veltliner, Welschriesling, and Riesling Rhine. They continue to draw on ancestral knowledge of grape growing and winemaking in the Modra wine region. Using modern enology techniques, they produce wines with expressive fruit aromas and full varietal flavors.
Contact: juranzmodry.sk

modranska

Modra ceramics now has a modern face through the brand modranska, specializing in handmade functional ceramics, especially Modra majolica and stoneware. They revive traditional shapes and patterns, create new designs, and produce original, modern ceramics.
The revival of traditional ceramics is driven by a father and son team. Master Marián Liška, trained at the famous Modra ceramic school, and his son Jakub, who studied ceramics, architecture, and design, have brought new techniques and ideas back to the workshop. Their work is supported by a team of skilled craftsmen and designers, and the company has won multiple national design awards, as well as prizes for best potters in former Czechoslovakia and other international competitions.
Contact: modranska.sk

Slovak folk majolic

It seemed that traditional Modra majolica, whose history began in 1883, might vanish forever. However, after two years of inactivity, life returned to the workshop at the end of 2017 thanks to Miriam Fuňová and her team. They invested in restoring production, rehired former workers, and are reviving the glory of Modra majolica, now part of the Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Slovakia.
Every hand-thrown and painted piece comes with a certificate. Visitors can explore the largest craft workshops with the longest tradition in Slovakia through guided tours and experiential workshops. Spacious studios, including enormous kiln chambers, are impressive. Come to Modra to try authentic pottery, learn traditional production methods, and perhaps take home a handmade ceramic piece.
Contact: majolika.sk