Sudsteiermark

Sudsteiermark is a sub-region in Steiermark, Austria.

The signature grape is Sauvignon Blanc, backed by Chardonnay, Welschriesling, Weissburgunder and Riesling, plus one more.

The ground underneath is clay, limestone and sand.

The climate is mediterranean, running continental.

The vineyards themselves read as hillsides, south-facing and steep sites.

Dry white wine and sparkling wine is what the region is known for, and in the glass it shows crisp, aromatic, refreshing and vibrant acidity, plus one more.

Labels here fall under the DAC.

Names to look for on a shelf: Weingut Sattlerhof, Weingut Tement and Weingut Wohlmuth.

At the table these bottles work with seafood, chicken dishes, light salads and sushi.

Serve chilled.

In the glass.

Dry white: Crisp, Aromatic, Refreshing, Vibrant acidity.

Sparkling: Light and youthful.

Grapes planted here.

Classifications.

• DAC

Producers worth knowing.

Bottles to look for.

• Andreas Tscheppe Salamander Chardonnay, Sudsteiermark, Austria
• Ewald Zweytick Don't Cry Sauvignon Blanc, Sudsteiermark, Austria
• Gross & Gross Jakobi Sauvignon Blanc, Sudsteiermark DAC, Austria
• Hannes Sabathi CA 66 Chardonnay, Sudsteiermark, Austria
• NeueHeimat Gamlitz Burgunder, Sudsteiermark DAC, Austria
• NeueHeimat Ried Sernau Burgunder, Sudsteiermark DAC, Austria
• Weingut Herrenhof Lamprecht Vom Sandstein Furmint, Sudsteiermark, Austria
• Weingut Sattlerhof Gamlitz Morillon Steirische Klassik STK, Sudsteiermark DAC, Austria

At the table.

• seafood
• chicken dishes
• light salads
• sushi
• Asian cuisine

Serving and cellaring.

• Serve chilled.

Nearby regions.

Sudsteiermark: common questions

More from here: every wine region in Austria, or the wider Steiermark guide.