Wine roads in Styria
Expeditions through the wine-growing regions of Styria
The gentle hills and the hot, dry climate of Styria’s wine-growing regions are perfect breeding grounds for exquisite wines. In total, there are eight Styrian Wine Roads in three wine-growing regions: the Styrian Spa Country, Southern Styria and Western Styria.
- The wine-growing regions of Southern Styria are characterised by high hills and steep vineyards.
- The vines of the Styrian Spa Country are firmly rooted in volcanic rock, surrounded by gentle hills and a Pannonian climate.
- Western Styria is the federal state’s smallest wine-growing area and Central Europe’s main rosé wine-producing area.
Insights and outlooks
The wine country of Styria
‘The winegrowers of Styria not only stand for independent steep slope wines, but also for courageous rethinking. They have used the last 30 years to conquer the whole of Austria with a new style of wine. Now a new generation of winegrowers is paving the way for their region, once known as the innovation centre of European viticulture, to regain an internationally respected profile.’ David Schildknecht, wine critic
Styrian wine roADs
Eight treasures of Styria’s wine-growing regions
The Wine Roads of Styria are the easiest and most pleasurable way to get to know the federal state’s wine-growing regions. What’s more, many wine-themed experiences and culinary highlights are waiting for pleasure-seekers along the different wine routes.
The “Klapotetz”: landmark of the Styrian wine-growing region
Originally, the “Klapotetz” served the purpose of scaring away birds trying to snatch forbidden grapes from the vineyard. Today, it is much more than just a noisy scarecrow. It has become a symbol of Styrian wine-making tradition and a well-known landmark of Southern and Eastern Styria.
Good to know: The name “Klapotetz“ is a Slavonic term that means “windmill”.
