Südsteiermark

Styles

Principal grape varieties

Terroir

• The climate of the PDO Südsteiermark is shaped by both Mediterranean and Pannonian influences, with the Mediterranean influence bringing warm, humid conditions and a long growing season.
• The Pannonian influences manifest primarily through low night-time temperatures and high humidity during the first half of the day.
• There is no single dominant soil type in the PDO Südsteiermark; the main types are schist, sand, marl, and limestone soils.
• Characteristic of the PDO Südsteiermark are steep sites with gradients exceeding 100 percent, which, alongside climate and soil, contribute to the appellation's distinctive wine character.
• A further distinguishing feature of the PDO Südsteiermark is its elevation of around 600 metres, which further amplifies the cool-night effect of the Pannonian climatic influences.

• Sauvignon Blanc expresses its varietal character with intense flavour notes of green pepper and freshly mown meadow.

• The cool nights of the Pannonian climate give rise to wines that are very fruity and marked by lively acidity, while the warm, humid Mediterranean conditions bring full varietal ripeness to the wines.

Facts drawn from the specification's terroir-link section by automatic interpretation — see the source.

All appellations in Austria

Sources

• Specification (EUR-Lex, single document)
• eAmbrosia register (EU) — File number PDO-AT-A0228
• Official trade body site — Wein Steiermark