Learn to understand wine with us
Nowhere in the Czech Republic, nor far beyond its borders, will you find an equally wide, thoughtful, affordable and inspiring selection of wine by the glass.
64 wines are waiting for you, chosen so you can discover, compare and enjoy top wine at a sensible price.
If you taste several wines from one machine, go left to right, from lighter or simpler wines to the more complex ones. Start with tasting pours to try as much as possible, and ask for a second glass so you can compare side by side.
How it works
Get a card
Pick up a chip card at the bar for a 100 CZK deposit. Load any amount of credit, return the card when you leave and get the deposit back. Credit is not refunded; it is valid for 90 days from loading (one year on gift cards), and you can load any amount.
Choose a wine
Nine machines, 64 wines. In every machine the wines run left to right, from lighter and simpler to more complex.
Taste and compare
Tap the card, choose a 25 ml tasting pour or a 75 ml or 125 ml glass. Ask for a second glass and compare wines side by side.
Three pour sizes
The ideal start. Taste the most and find what suits you.
When you know what you like but still want to compare.
A full glass of the wine that won you over.
What is waiting in each machine
- I1 – 8
A white mix and classic reds
In the first koštomat, half is a white wine selection: the Greek classic Assyrtiko, a dry Hungarian Furmint, the lesser-known Burgundian variety Aligoté, and the Austrian blend Zierfandler-Rotgipfler, which was already popular at the Habsburg court. The red wine section features the staples Tempranillo, Merlot, and Cabernet Sauvignon. This trio is complemented by an excellent representative from the Roussillon.
- II9 – 16
Moravia and Czechia
The second koštomat features wines from the Czech Republic’s Moravian and the Bohemian regions: Veltlín, Vlašák, and Bílá(!) Frankovka. Among the reds are Pinot Noir Précoce, Sankt Laurent, Cabernet Moravia, and Frankovka.
- III17 – 24
Italy
The third koštomat celebrates Italy: Gavi and Arneis from the north; Carricante and Catarratto from Sicily. Among the reds, Valpolicella, Nebbiolo, and Amarone will be featured.
- IV25 – 32
France
The fourth koštomat explores France: Alsatian Pinot Gris, Grenache Blanc, and both everyday and premium red Bordeaux wines.
- V33 – 40
The New World
The fifth koštomat features wines from the New World: Sauvignon Blanc, Chenin Blanc, Chardonnay, Zinfandel, Pinotage, Shiraz, and Malbec—that is, from New Zealand, Australia, South Africa, and California.
- VI41 – 46
Natural wines and Spain
The sixth koštomat displays natural wines from Slovakia and a selection of red wines from Spain.
- VII47 – 52
Riesling and Pinot
The seventh koštomat appeals to lovers of Riesling and Pinot. Compare basic and top-tier examples side by side.
- VIII53 – 58
Residual sugar and GSM
The eighth koštomat focuses on residual sugar in the left half. The right half is called GSM (and does not refer to the telecommunications spectrum).
- IX59 – 64
Chardonnay and the cradle of wine
At the ninth koštomat, compare different styles of Chardonnay. The red wines represent the regions where “it all began”: Armenia, Georgia, and Greece.
Cards and credit
We lend you a chip card for a 100 CZK deposit. Return the card when you leave and we return the deposit.
Unused credit is not refunded. If you do not use the whole amount, keep the card for your next visit. Credit is valid for 90 days from loading.
A loaded card also makes a gift for family, friends and business partners. We are happy to personalise it with the recipient's name.
The main cellar
If you would like a bottle of something rare, ask the staff for the list from our main cellar. Any of our wines can also be bought to take home at the regular retail price.