The wine region of Südsteiermark is located in the region of Steiermark of Steirerland of Austria. We currently count 170 estates and châteaux in the of Südsteiermark, producing 1220 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Südsteiermark go well with generally quite well with dishes .
Pinot Gris is a grey grape variety mutated from Pinot Noir. It has its origins in Burgundy, where it is called pinot-beurot in reference to the colour of the grey robes worn by the monks of the region. Established in Alsace since the 17th century, pinot gris was called tokay until 2007. It is made up of bunches of small berries that vary in colour from pink to blue-grey. It is particularly well suited to the continental climate because it is resistant to the cold in winter and to spring frosts. This variety also likes dry limestone soils with plenty of sunshine in the summer. Pinot Gris is well suited to late harvesting or to the selection of noble grapes, depending on the year and the concentration of sugars in the berries. Pinot Gris wines are distinguished by their aromatic complexity of white fruits, mushrooms, honey, vanilla, cinnamon, etc., and their great finesse. In the Loire Valley, pinot gris is used in the Coteaux-d'Ancenis appellations. It gives dry or sweet wines with pear and peach aromas.
wines from the region of Südsteiermark go well with generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, vegetarian or goat cheese such as recipes of fish and seafood gratin, quiche lorraine or pasta with goat cheese, thyme and bacon.
On the nose in the region of Südsteiermark often reveals types of flavors of lemon, plum or blackberry and sometimes also flavors of black fruit, red fruit or spices. In the mouth in the region of Südsteiermark is a with a nice freshness.
