Wine Tavern Guide 2024: Best in Styria
Directly on steep vineyards, the terrace offers spots in the sun and shade. Young winemaker Stefan stands for fresh and fruity wines, accompanied by popular classics such as the daily freshly roasted brisket according to grandma's recipe. The desserts are also a hit.
The winery covers all pleasures: excellent wines, fine dining and cozy rooms. In the afternoon, casual Heurigen cuisine delights. Fresh cheese ravioli, polenta with gammel, bacon or spare ribs from the wool pig, the cheese plate delights with no less than seven varieties.
Winemaker Tamara Kögl works biodynamically according to Demeter guidelines. The farm building has been renovated with clay, old wood and hand-blown window panes. The menu consists mainly of home-made delicacies, including some for vegans.
Stefan and Bernhard Schauer create wines that are a joy to drink with their interplay of acidity and aromas. The Brettljause is a highlight, and other delicacies such as roast meat, venison, smoked fish, vegan dishes and regional cheeses make the day perfect.
Pictures by Dieter Firmenich hang on the wall, and the plates feature gastronomic works of art such as baked onion dumplings with bacon and cabbage salad. The glasses are filled with salty, tangy, mineral wines. The home-made gin and the view of the vineyard are also tempting.
In the orchard or the Kellerstöckl, you will be spoiled with roast pork fat from the home-made roast pork, a rich cheese platter and, above all, the lady of the house's succulent red wine cake. The aromatic, fruity wines are also the result of careful work.
A special climate and pure shell limestone soils characterise Jürgen Trummer's wines away from the mainstream. The basic products for the Buschenschank come from selected producers - Mama Andrea uses them to conjure up crispy ribs. Served with beetle bean salad.
Zdenka and Milan are the actors on the winery's renovated Buschenschank stage. The products are carefully selected from small producers in the area. The snacks are traditional, but with unusual details. Top wine as ever.
This place is simply a dream: up on a ridge, surrounded by steep vineyards. Only regional products and homemade delicacies are served, including specialties from Zebu beef and Iberico pork from Styrian husbandry.
Everyone in the family business has their own specific task. The viticulture is sustainable, with the limestone soils providing plenty of character. Regional meat is refined in-house, the spreads are delicious - and the sweet delicacies are an absolute must.
The view is considered one of the most beautiful in southern Styria. The rooms radiate warmth, a special attraction is the stylishly integrated tree press from 1932. Typical snacks, cheese variations and fluffy pastries will delight you. Very good wines.
The wonderful guest garden with its fantastic view is a paradise for the whole family. You can look forward to lovingly prepared cheese platters, crisp salads with plenty of pumpkin seed oil, sour plates and snacks. The chestnut slice? A dream!
Puristically charming wines, which impress with their precision, can be tasted in the cozy Buschenschank under the wine arbor. Bread and pastries are baked fresh daily. Sausage and raw ham come from the farm's own free-range pigs.
Wine and the emotions associated with it have a long tradition here, and the steep slopes are cultivated by hand. The appetisingly presented delicacies include game, fish from local waters and organic sheep's cheese. The wine tastings are top notch.
A relaxed overnight stay in paradise above steep vineyards. Mature Styrian classics are very important to the family business. The menu includes homemade sausages with Verhackert and horseradish, snacks and beetle bean salad and doughnuts for the finale.
Idyllic location at the top of the vineyard with a view. Sauvignon and Morillon wines are characterised by fresh, spicy fruit. The Buschenschank serves richly filled snacks, spreads and, above all, homemade desserts. Separate menu for children.
The Schilcher matures to perfection on the steep slopes of this picturesque region, and the white wines are also top-notch. In the shady vine arbor you can enjoy smoked meat, salami and rack of pork, the Sterzterrrine is a hit. Another highlight: a picnic in the vineyard.
You immediately feel at home in the Gangls' chilled lounge! PIWI wines from Michi Gangl and fruit juices accompany gourmet treats from local artisans. Sustainable snacking with style and mischief (tip: ask about the history of the Kobatl!).
A lime tree stands in the middle of the garden, a string of lights has been strung across the meadow and the winery has a modern wooden look. Fermentation and marinating take place in the kitchen and old recipes are reinterpreted. The dishes are shared with everyone at the table.
The sisters share a passion for herbs, gastronomy and agriculture. In addition to violet cordial, herbal vinegar and pumpkin seed liqueur, guests can enjoy lovingly packed picnic baskets, delicious snacks and special salads with edible flowers.
Minced meat, sausage pâté, homemade sausage or snack bacon: just like in grandma's day, the specialties are still made by hand according to old traditions. And the wines are an expression of the salty, mineral character of the red and blue slate soils.
A romantic place with a centuries-old tradition, where you can spend the night amidst steep vineyards. Michael Lorenz stands for wines that are not oriented towards the mainstream. If you're hungry, there are snacks, sheep's cheese with pumpkin seed pesto or farmer's salad.
Sustainable and homemade - that's how the snack tastes in the rustic Buschenschank. There is a cheese plate, tomato with sheep's cheese and pesto, beetle bean salad or salami. Winemaker Bernd Stelzl gives the wines their very special, modern-traditional character.
Surrounded by meadows, fruit trees and forest, you can relax from the stresses of everyday life. The organic wines are accompanied by a variety of gastronomic delights: fine game, cheese with chutney, salad with caramelised nuts and honey dressing or Mangalitza ham.
Relaxation is the order of the day: on the loungers or on the sun terrace with a fantastic view of the South Styrian vineyards. The snack platters are served with our own products or ingredients from the surrounding area. The desserts change daily.