📜 Steirerland

Steirerland is a protected geographical indication (PGI). Country: Austria. Part of: Styria.

Main grape varieties: Sauvignon Blanc, Welschriesling, Chardonnay, Wildbacher. Wines made here: White wine, Red wine, Rosé, Still wine.

The name is listed in eAmbrosia, the official EU register of geographical indications, and is protected throughout the EU.

Steirerland covers all vineyards of the Austrian state of Styria, and its wines must carry the traditional term Landwein. For Landwein, 100 percent of the grapes must come from Styria, while the partially fermented Sturm needs at least 85 percent. Yield is capped at 10,000 kg of grapes or 7,500 litres of wine per hectare since the 2020 harvest. Specialities include Steirischer Junker, a young wine ready in November, and Schilcher from Blauer Wildbacher.