Discover the top 100 best red wines of Štajerska of Štajerska as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the red wines that are popular of Štajerska and the best vintages to taste in this region.
Eastern Slovenian region (Slovenian Styria), capital Maribor home to the world's oldest vine (>450 years). Vivid, elegant whites in majority. Šipon (local Furmint) signature with signature notes of citrus, green apple, white flowers, honey and a mineral touch, taut long mouth — ageing potential. Fresh Laški Rizling (Welschriesling), aromatic Sauvignon Blanc, opulent Traminer (lychee, rose), floral Muscat Ottonel.
Light reds: spicy Blaufränkisch, Žametovka.
Structured, elegant reds with a deep ruby robe, firm tannins and a dense palate, with signature aromas of red and black fruits (cherry, blackberry), spices, black pepper and balsamic notes. Fine ageing potential, a characteristically spicy profile. Star of the wines of Sopron and Eger in Hungary (a component of Bikavér "Bull's Blood"). Hungarian name for the Austrian Blaufränkisch, called Lemberger in Germany and Borgonja in Croatia, an autochthonous black variety of central Europe.
