Kamil Barczentewicz, Pinot Noir Dobre Major

Wine Type: Red Wine

Grape(s): Pinot Noir

Country: Poland

Region: Dobre

Organic: Yes

Vegan: No

Biodynamic: No

ABV: 12%

Winemaker: Kamil Barczentewicz

Winery: Perched on a limestone ridge overlooking the Vistula River in southeastern Poland, Winnica Kamil Barczentewicz is one of the country’s most ambitious and terroir-focused wine estates.

Located near the village of Dobre, just upstream from the historic town of Kazimierz Dolny in the Małopolski Przełom Wisły region, the estate occupies 11 hectares of south-west-facing slopes at 200m above sea level. The vineyard’s natural amphitheatre benefits from a striking 80m elevation gradient and proximity to the river & a reserve of xerothermic meadows, which help moderate the harshness of Poland’s continental climate and allows for extended ripening and growing season balance.

Established between 2017 and 2019, the vineyard was carefully planted with Chardonnay, Riesling, Pinot Blanc, Gewürztraminer, Pinot Noir (including early-ripening Frühburgunder), and Blaufränkisch.

From its inception, the project has been rooted in principles of sustainability and low intervention. In 2024, the vineyard achieved full organic certification, a milestone that reflects its ecological focus and commitment to soil health and biodiversity. All fruit is hand-harvested and sorted in the vineyard, and vineyard work is conducted with meticulous care and attention by a small team under the direct supervision of Kamil and his wife Ania.  

Winemaking: In the cellar, the approach is minimalist but precise. Indigenous yeasts are used for all fermentations, and the wines are vinified in a mix of stainless steel, seasoned oak barrels, and custom-made concrete eggs - the first of their kind in Poland. Fermentations are spontaneous, and ageing often occurs on fine lees, sometimes for up to 10 months, to enhance texture and preserve freshness without compromising purity of site. The resulting wines are expressive, structured, and elegant, capturing both the edge and potential of Poland’s emerging fine wine identity. 

Tasting Notes: 

This is a structured and pure cool-climate Pinot Noir. It has aromas of ripe cherry with cranberries, floral notes and forest floor. It’s juicy yet well structured on the palate, with elegant tannins and a long finish.