Southern Styria
Southern Styria
Southern Styria: a paradise for wine lovers
Southern Styria is known for its fragrant, fresh wines, especially from the leading variety Sauvignon Blanc. However, many other varieties such as Welschriesling, Morillon, Muskateller and Traminer also grow on the 2340 hectares of vineyards.-
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Gelber Muskateller Sand&Schiefer 2023
€18,00Includes 20% VAT(€24,00 / 1 L)plus shipping -
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Pinot Blanc Sand & Slate Südsteiermark DAC 2023
€9,95Includes 20% VAT(€13,27 / 1 L)plus shipping -
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Sauvignon Blanc Ried Zieregg Große STK Lage 2019
€54,95Includes 20% VAT(€73,27 / 1 L)plus shippingRead more -
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Morillon Ried Sulz 1STK Südsteiermark DAC 2021
€30,10Includes 20% VAT(€40,13 / 1 L)plus shipping -
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Morillon Muschelkalk BIO regional wine SüdStk DAC 2022
€17,95Includes 20% VAT(€23,93 / 1 L)plus shipping -
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Sauvignon Blanc "Quarz&Schiefer "Südsteiermark DAC 2023
€11,40Includes 20% VAT(€15,20 / 1 L)plus shipping -
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Sauvignon Blanc Kitzeck-Sausal Südsteiermark DAC 2022
€17,50Includes 20% VAT(€140,00 / 6 L)plus shipping -
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Ried Gaisriegl Sauvignon Blanc 2018
€33,95Includes 20% VAT(€45,27 / 1 L)plus shippingRead more -
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Pinot Blanc Clay & Marl BIO Regional Wine DAC 2023
€17,00Includes 20% VAT(€22,67 / 1 L)plus shipping -
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Sauvignon Blanc Kalk & Kreide BIO regional wine DAC 2023
€19,50Includes 20% VAT(€26,00 / 1 L)plus shipping -
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Ried Steinriegl Sauvignon Blanc 2020
€27,95Includes 20% VAT(€37,27 / 1 L)plus shipping
Viticulture in southern Styria
Vineyards: Most of the vineyards are located on extremely steep slopes, which makes viticulture hard work.
Soils: The variety ranges from sand and slate to marl and shell limestone.
Climate: A warm, humid Mediterranean climate with cool nights promotes rich aromas.
Wine styles and quality
Junker: Slender, fruity young wines that herald the new vintage.
Klassik-Linie: Elegant wines with fine nuances.
Lagenweine: Highly ripe, extract-rich wines from special sites.
Top wines and innovation
Sauvignon Blanc from Southern Styria is now world-class. The winegrowers owe this to their openness to new experiences and their training at the viticulture school in Silberberg.
Wine tour in southern Styria
A wine tour is worthwhile at any time of year, especially in the fall along the Wine Route. Important stops are:
Ehrenhausen
Gamlitz
Leutschach
Kitzeck
Well-known vineyards such as Czamillonberg, Pössnitzberg and Kranachberg are also worth a visit. These wines have caused an international sensation and can be found on many wine lists.
Southern Styria is a must for every wine lover who wants to experience the diversity and quality of European wine culture.