Wine taverns in Southern Styria
Welcome to Southern Styria, where winemakers and farmers proudly serve their wines and produce. The landscape provides ideal conditions with its hills, forests, and vineyards.
The region’s culinary variety is also reflected in its wine taverns, where hosts serve regional specialities – only cold dishes and drinks, as required by law. Often served on a wooden board, the traditional Brettljause has become a local favourite. With a good glass of wine and good company, life is truly wonderful!
Wine taverns in Southern Styria
Of the over 800 wine-growing businesses with wine taverns in Styria, around one in ten holds the distinction of "excellent." This means that only their own wines and products, or those from nearby producers, are served.
It also ensures the quality and atmosphere are just right – a complete experience. Only places where everything comes together harmoniously can earn this distinction: The food, the wine, the people, the culture, and the landscape.
Wondering how to spot an "excellent" wine tavern? It’s easy: Just look for the rectangular wine-red seal with white lettering.
The Styrian Brettljause
A wooden platter showcasing the best from the kitchen: Bacon, smoked meat, freshly grated horseradish, minced spreads, liver pâté, cheese, various spreads like pumpkin seed oil spread, and more.
This well-balanced selection is served with fresh farmhouse bread and garnished with tomatoes and peppers. Once the go-to snack for farmers, it’s now a staple on regional menus.
A Brettljause without bacon and sausage? You'll find that now, too. More and more taverns in Styria offer vegetarian and vegan dishes on a wooden platter or plate.