Graz Wine

Graz is the easiest city base for ordering and buying Styrian wine. Most wine decisions start with regional white wines, then branch into Schilcher, red wines, natural wine, Italian bottles, Champagne, or winery visits depending on the venue.

Sauvignon Blanc is the first Styrian wine to recognize in Graz. Look for it by the glass in wine bars, on restaurant lists, and in shops when you want a fresh, aromatic white wine that clearly connects the city to southern Styria.

Welschriesling, Gelber Muskateller, Morillon, Weissburgunder, and Traminer are also useful names on Graz wine lists. Morillon is the Styrian name for Chardonnay, and Schilcher is the sharp, pink rosé style tied to western Styria.

Our Styria Wine page explains the grapes, DAC areas, wine styles, and winery regions behind many bottles poured and sold in Graz.

Styrian Sauvignon Blanc, Welschriesling, and Gelber Muskateller work well with pumpkin seed oil, Käferbohnensalat, fresh cheeses, salads, cold plates, and lighter tavern meals. These are the safest first-glass choices when you are eating traditional Styrian food in Graz.

Morillon and Weissburgunder can work better with richer dishes, roast chicken, creamier plates, and more polished restaurant meals. Schilcher is more specific and sharper, so it is best when you want a regional curiosity rather than the easiest all-purpose glass.

Graz wine decisions are easiest when you separate the historic center, the Lend and Mur side, the Opera and Jakominiplatz side, and the winery areas outside the city. Stay central for wine bars and bottle shops; leave the city only when the winery setting is the point of the day.

The historic center is the easiest place to start drinking wine in Graz. Hauptplatz, Herrengasse, Sackstraße, Sporgasse, Landhausgasse, Tummelplatz, and nearby courtyards keep wine bars, shops, restaurants, hotels, and old-town walks close together.

Choose this area for a first glass, a central dinner with Styrian wine, a bottle-shopping stop, or an evening when you do not want to think about trams or taxis after drinking.

Südtiroler Platz and the Kunsthaus side of the Mur work well when you want wine before or after time in Lend, Mariahilferstraße, or the riverfront. This side of Graz is still central, but it feels less formal than the Herrengasse and Hauptplatz side.

Choose this area for Weinbar Auenbrugger, Lend-side dinners, Kunsthaus evenings, or a wine stop that sits just outside the old-center core.

The Opera, Joanneumring, Tummelplatz, Radetzkystraße, and Jakominiplatz side of Graz is practical for wine shops, transit, and restaurants east and south of the old center. This area is especially useful when you want to buy bottles before heading back to an apartment or hotel.

Choose this area when bottle buying matters more than courtyard atmosphere. It is also useful if your day includes the Opera, Stadtpark, Joanneum Quarter, or tram movement through Jakominiplatz.

Lendplatz and nearby streets are better for market mornings, casual meals, and neighborhood drinking than for a classic old-town wine-bar crawl. This area works best if you are staying across the Mur or want a less polished Graz evening.

Choose Lend when food, markets, casual bars, and a looser neighborhood rhythm matter more than formal tasting or shop guidance.

South Styria and Vulkanland Steiermark are the main winery directions from Graz. South Styria is the stronger first choice for Sauvignon Blanc, Muskateller, Morillon, vineyard roads, and classic Styrian wine-country scenery; Vulkanland works better when you want eastern-Styrian producers and a different rural route.

Choose wine country only when you have time for transport planning, reservations, food, and a safe return. For a short city stay, Graz wine bars and shops may be enough.

Buschenschank are taverns in Graz and the Styria region known for their wide selection of regional products and fine wines. Although they don’t serve hot meals, they do offer Brettljause, a classic dish featuring a bit of everything, including a hearty selection of cold cuts that pair well with a glass of wine and guarantee straightforward delight for the palate.

• Address: Grenadiergasse 15, 8020 Graz, Austria

The only traditional Buschenschank located inside the city, Hildebrand offers Styrian cold plates (Brettljause), local wines by the glass, and a quiet courtyard atmosphere.

Immerse yourself in the wine culture of Graz by visiting its wine bars. These establishments are the perfect places to indulge in a glass of local wine while experiencing the city's lively atmosphere.

• Address: Südtiroler Pl. 5, 8020 Graz, Austria

Weinbar Auenbrugger is a stylish bar with an excellent list of Austrian and international wines. Known for knowledgeable staff and occasional wine events.

When it comes to exploring the world of Graz wines, the city offers not only charming wine bars but also delightful wine shops. These establishments are perfect for wine enthusiasts who wish to bring home a bottle or two of their favorite local wines.

Many of the best wineries near Graz are located in South Styria (Südsteiermark), about 1–2 hours away by car. This scenic region near the Slovenian border is known for steep vineyards and highly aromatic white wines. Most wineries offer tastings by reservation and sell bottles directly onsite.

• Address: Kapfenstein 106, 8353 Kapfenstein, Austria

Weingut Winkler-Hermaden is a family-owned estate housed in a historic castle. Known for red wines, particularly Blaufränkisch and Zweigelt, alongside elegant whites.

• Address: Höch 47, 8442 Kitzeck im Sausal, Austria

Weingut Felberjörgl is a small, scenic winery above the Sausal hills producing high-quality Sauvignon Blanc, Muskateller, and Morillon. Stunning views and warm hospitality.

• Address: Am Graßnitzberg 15, 8472 Spielfeld, Austria

Weingut Primus is a well-regarded for its structured, mineral-driven Sauvignon Blanc and Welschriesling. Offers tastings with advance booking.

• Address: Steinbach 62, 8462 Gamlitz, Austria

Weingut Riegelnegg – Olwitschhof is a traditional family winery with beautiful terraces and a strong focus on Gelber Muskateller and Sauvignon Blanc.

• Address: Kronnersdorf 147, Straden, Austria 8345

Modern and biodynamic producer, known for precise, expressive whites. Wines regularly receive top scores from international critics.

• Address: Sulztal an der Weinstraße 35, 8461 Sulztal, Austria

Dreisiebner Stammhaus is a popular for guided tastings and vineyard walks. Offers a wide range of Styrian varietals in a casual, welcoming setting.

• Address: Steinbach 12, 8462 Gamlitz, Austria

Weingut Lackner-Tinnacher is a historic estate with a refined approach to white wine production. Strong focus on sustainable practices and terroir expression.

• Address: Zieregg 13, 8461 Zieregg, Austria

Tement is one of Austria’s most internationally recognized wineries. Famous for single-vineyard Sauvignon Blanc, especially from the Zieregg vineyard.

Embarking on a self-guided winery tour from Graz is a fantastic way to explore the region’s wine culture at your own pace. If you have time to venture into the picturesque countryside, you’ll discover charming wineries offering unique experiences and exquisite wines within a couple hours of Graz. Significantly, there are numerous wineries south of Graz near the Slovenia border.

Graz is easiest for wine-focused stays when your hotel or apartment keeps you close to the historic center, the Mur, Südtiroler Platz, Joanneumring, or a tram line. A good base lets you combine wine bars, bottle shops, restaurants, and evening walks without needing a car inside the city.

Stay near Hauptplatz, Herrengasse, Sackstraße, Sporgasse, Tummelplatz, or Joanneumring for the easiest wine-bar and bottle-shop access. These areas keep Klapotetz Weinbar, Glou Glou, Vinothek bei der Oper, WEIN & CO, Enoteca Battaglia, restaurants, cafés, and old-town walks close together.

The Mur and Lend side can also work well if you want Weinbar Auenbrugger, Kunsthaus, Lendplatz, casual restaurants, and a less formal evening plan. Graz Hauptbahnhof is practical for train-heavy trips, but it is less atmospheric for wine-focused evenings than the old center or Mur side.

Use the interactive map below to compare hotels and apartments near Hauptplatz, Herrengasse, Sackstraße, Sporgasse, Südtiroler Platz, Kunsthaus, Lendplatz, Joanneumring, Graz Hauptbahnhof, tram stops, and other practical areas for wine-focused stays.