Discover the top 100 best white wines of Štajerska of Štajerska as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the white 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.
Round, supple whites with a soft palate, showing discreet aromas of apple, pear, fresh almond, white flowers and brioche notes. Moderate acidity, light finish. Star of Crémant d'Alsace (fine, taut sparkling) and base of Edelzwicker. Grown in Germany (Weissburgunder, Baden-Württemberg), northern Italy (Pinot Bianco, Alto Adige), Austria and Luxembourg. A white mutation of Pinot Noir.
white wines from the region of Štajerska go well with generally quite well with dishes of pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or spicy food such as recipes of pan-fried carrots, skate wing with shallots or lentil soup with carrots and coconut milk.
On the nose in the region of Štajerska often reveals types of flavors of tree fruit, microbio or citrus fruit and sometimes also flavors of tropical fruit.
