Top 100 wines of Štajerska - Page 3

Discover the top 100 best wines of Štajerska of Štajerska as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the wines that are popular of Štajerska and the best vintages to taste in this region.

Discovering the wine region of Štajerska

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.

Discover the grape variety: Silvaner

Lively, structured dry whites with a pale golden robe, a taut palate and preserved acidity, showing refined and understated aromas of citrus (lemon), white flowers (acacia), green apple, fresh herbs and calcareous mineral notes. A terroir variety for young or aged drinking, with perfect soil transparency. The undisputed star of Franconia VDP, present in Alsace AOC and Austria. An indigenous Austrian variety, also called Sylvaner or Grüner Silvaner.

Food and wine pairing with a wine of Štajerska

wines from the region of Štajerska go well with generally quite well with dishes of rich fish (salmon, tuna etc), shellfish or vegetarian such as recipes of salmon in bellevue, natural breton lobster or quiche with bacon and gruyère cheese.