Styria Wine

Styria is divided into three DAC sub-regions, each with its own soils, climate, and wine specialties. Together they make Styria one of Austria’s most diverse white wine regions.

For an official breakdown of Styria’s sub‑regions, terroir and wine styles, see the Austrian Wine Marketing Board’s guide to Steiermark – Wine Growing Regions.

The most famous Styrian wine region, known for steep vineyards and cool alpine influences. Südsteiermark produces outstanding Sauvignon Blanc, considered among the best in Europe, along with fresh Welschriesling, Morillon (Chardonnay), and Gelber Muskateller.

Located in southeastern Styria, this region features volcanic and basalt soils that give wines minerality and depth. It produces a wide range of varieties, including Sauvignon Blanc, Traminer, and Pinot varieties, often with fuller body compared to Südsteiermark.

Best known for Schilcher, a unique rosé made from the native Blauer Wildbacher grape. These wines are pale pink, high in acidity, and refreshing, with flavors of red berries and spice. Weststeiermark also produces small amounts of Sauvignon Blanc and Morillon.

Styria is dominated by white grapes, which thrive in its alpine climate and diverse soils. While red wine production is limited, the region is home to one of Austria’s most distinctive red varieties.

White Grapes

Widely planted, producing light, fresh wines with apple and citrus flavors. Often enjoyed young.

(Chardonnay)

Styrian Chardonnay, locally called Morillon, ranges from fresh and fruity to richer, barrel-aged styles.

(Yellow Muscat)

Highly aromatic, with floral and grapey character. Popular in Südsteiermark, often dry and refreshing.

Grown particularly in Vulkanland Steiermark, producing spicy, aromatic wines with lychee and rose notes.

Found across Styria, producing elegant whites with orchard fruit and balanced acidity.

Black (Red) Grapes

Styria is one of Austria’s most distinctive wine regions, producing crisp, aromatic whites and a unique rosé specialty. The wines reflect the region’s cool climate, steep vineyards, and diverse soils, from volcanic to limestone.

WHITE WINES

The flagship Styrian wine, ranging from zesty and citrus-driven to complex, mineral, and age-worthy. Südsteiermark is particularly renowned for its world-class Sauvignon Blancs.

Light, refreshing, and best enjoyed young, with apple and citrus notes. A classic everyday white.

Styles vary from fresh and fruity to richer, oak-aged versions with depth and texture.

Highly aromatic and floral, with grape, citrus, and blossom notes. A dry yet perfumed specialty.

Spicy, exotic wines with lychee, rose, and ginger notes, reflecting Styria’s aromatic side.

Elegant, balanced whites with orchard fruit, acidity, and subtle minerality.

ROSE WINES

(Blauer Wildbacher)

A unique Styrian specialty from Weststeiermark. Pale pink, high in acidity, and refreshing, with flavors of red berries, herbs, and spice. Traditionally enjoyed with local food.

RED WINES

Produced in small quantities, offering light-bodied, fruity reds, though less significant than the region’s whites and rosés.