Styrian winemakers invite you: Exclusive barrel samples of the 2024 vintage!

Styrian winemakers invite you: Exclusive barrel samples of the 2024 vintage!

In the heart of Styria, the anticipation of the 2025 wine year burns like a shining star. Although the vineyards are in a quiet phase, the winemakers are using the time productively in the cellars. While the current 2024 vintage was characterized by challenging weather conditions, wine lovers are eagerly awaiting the first barrel tastings, which will take place in the coming weeks meinkreis.at reported. These exclusive tastings offer a fascinating insight into the development of the wines, even before they are bottled. Georg Regele from the wine industry reports that the frost damage and rain during flowering in 2024 led to reduced yields, but the high hours of sunshine significantly improved the quality of the grapes.

The 2024 wine vintage receives a celebratory blessing

A significant event in the Styrian wine world was the federal wine baptism, which took place on November 7, 2024 in the Fürstenfeld town hall. Here the 2024 vintage received its official blessing from city priest Alois Schlemmer, who christened a barrel of the Styrian Junkers with the name “Steiermark”. Around 200 guests gathered for the celebrations, including wine celebrities and politicians such as the former state governor Hermann Schützenhöfer, who was awarded the Bacchus Prize for his services to Austrian wine. “This award recognizes the effort and passion that many people put into the development of our wine,” explains Stefan Potzinger, chairman of Wein Steiermark steiermark.wine added.

Styrian wine continues to set standards. Schützenhöfer, a passionate advocate of the region, chose the baptism name “Steiermark” to emphasize the prominent place of Styrian wines in the world. The leading varieties Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Blanc and Morillon in particular represent top quality and enjoyment. With growing expectations, the winemaking community looks to the future and celebrates the challenges and triumphs this season brings, while keeping traditions alive.