The wine region of Weststeiermark is located in the region of Steiermark of Steirerland of Austria. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Langmann or the Domaine Reiterer produce mainly wines white, pink and sparkling. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Weststeiermark are Chardonnay, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Weststeiermark often reveals types of flavors of citrus fruit, tree fruit or red fruit and sometimes also flavors of microbio.
In the mouth of Weststeiermark is a with a nice freshness. We currently count 11 estates and châteaux in the of Weststeiermark, producing 33 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Weststeiermark go well with generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, vegetarian or goat cheese.
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Taking place over a month, between the 11 December and the 10 January, the unique Decanter at Home online event provides the perfect opportunity to sample a range of fine wines and access a series of curated videos from leading winemakers and experts at a time that suits you. A limited number of tickets are available for six world-class wine tasting masterclasses, including Bordeaux’s Château Angelus and Burgundy’s Bonneau du Martray, as well as general non-tasting tickets unlocking ...
