"Cold dishes" Wine Bars in Styria

There is no need to go through the names of the surrounding vineyards. Christian Zach has them all. And he has something against "label drinkers": namely wines that no one has on their radar (yet). Just let the experts do it. This also applies to Fuchs' cuisine!

The historic building in the heart of the city also houses a wine cellar dating back to the 16th century, so it is only logical that around 150 fine wines are served here - and a few hundred more from the Kehlberghof on request. Plus excellent delicacies.

The restaurant is called Weinkuchl, and a winegrower's trailer is parked by the pool. It stands to reason that the bar is also well stocked with regional grape juice. And it's not just hotel guests who are impressed by the offering: "walk-ins" can also enjoy Southern Styria to take away at farm-gate prices.

Before (or after) you plunge into southern Styria, the "Genussregal" offers a cross-section of all its liquid and solid delights. In addition to Muskateller, Sauvignon Blanc etc., the bistro also offers Vulcano ham, cheese and countless other delicacies.

3,000 regional foods have made the Bauernstadl a showcase project. David Trummer knows numerous young winemakers in the region personally. This even gives access to rarities from Kobatl or Simon Engel, for example. To get started: taste the wine of the week!.

The tiny store may not score on spaciousness, but the shelves groan under the delicacies, from the huge cheese display case (140 to choose from) to the antipasti. You can treat yourself to a good glass in house - and don't really want to leave.

Hotspot between Stadtpark and the city centre: not only is excellent cuisine served here, the cellar is also well stocked with - primarily Styrian - wines. Other very good reasons to visit: regular events, tastings and the wonderful pub garden.

The modern store has an excellent understanding of the product and the knowledge is conveyed in a very friendly manner. Almost all fine wines from Germany are represented, along with the best from Europe and the New World - to take away or taste on the spot.

The inner courtyard in the heart of the city is a cool oasis in summer, where you can draw from the region's full range: 130 red and white wines from southern Styria and Burgenland are available, including classically uncomplicated and rare wines. Plus small Styrian delicacies.

You can only benefit from the location in Vulkanland, as the best produce comes from the immediate vicinity: wines, of course, but also juices, cheese and the fine Vulcano ham. All this and much more is also available to enjoy on the spot in the tasteful restaurant.

In the middle of Graz's pedestrian zone, this pretty little restaurant invites you to take a break from shopping and strolling in the late afternoon. After work and sundowners can be enjoyed - preferably in the garden outside the door - with fine "crafted drinks" and good wines from the wine list.

You can rely on Styria's expertise - they are quite simply the top dog in Vulkanland! This can be verified at any time over a glass of wine from one of the 120 wineries listed here. The best place to do this is on the magnificent panoramic terrace.

The location of this stylish little restaurant with its beautiful garden promises nothing but good things, as it brings together the best from the neighbourhood. The wines from Styrian winegrowers are accompanied by delicious tarte flambée and equally tasty delicacies.

This extremely friendly little restaurant with its wine barrel-enclosed pub garden serves the best that the Vulkanland region has to offer: Wines en masse, from long-established to unknown. The owner also serves all kinds of delicious Styrian delicacies.

For Maurizio, indulgence is also a family affair: the coffee comes from his uncle and his Italian mother helps to source the best produce from her homeland. Delicacies pile up, from solid (cheese, prosciutto, antipasti etc.) to liquid (grappa, vino etc.).

Instead of snowboarding and skiing, Manuel and Anna Veith have been devoting themselves to their lovely boutique hotel in Schladming's mountain paradise for several years now. In the stylish and cosy wine bar, they focus on a fine selection of natural wines and bar food made from regional ingredients in tapas format.

Around 400 variations of everything that can be made from grapes around the world can be purchased here. Thanks to the large selection by the glass, you can even try some of them. The antipasti accompaniment tastes just as good as the strong espresso roasted in-house to finish.

In the mixture of pub, grocery store and wine shop, everything revolves around good things from Styria. Around 100 wines are waiting to be tasted on the shelves, along with delicacies from the kitchen and bakery. And at the end, you can fill your own larder.

Of course, the sparkling wine - Pinot Noir aged for three years on the lees, for example - is a must. But the delicatessen at Riegersburg Castle has much more to offer in terms of culinary delights. A Fitz cake on the panoramic terrace, Vulcano ham or elderberry juice are just a few examples.

Von zweien, die auszogen, um in der Weinbank einzuziehen. Ja, alles hat seine Zeit. Und die sollte man respektieren. Wenn man so denkt wie wir, bleibt einem quasi gar nichts anderes übrig, als mit dem zu kochen und das zu verarbeiten, was das Jahr und sein Rhythmus gerade so hergibt. Regionalität ist für uns nicht mit Nationalität gleichzusetzen – deshalb servieren wir euch nicht nur vielerlei von „nebenan“, sondern auch Selektives aus der einstigen Štajerska und Friaul-Julisch Venetien. Wir fragen euch also vorab: „Wie viel Hunger habt ihr?“ Und: „Wovor graust euch bzw. wovor glaubt euer Arzt, dass euch grausen sollte?“ Unser Restaurant kommt gänzlich ohne Speisekarte aus, weil ohnedies unsere Lieferanten und die Natur vorgeben, welche Zutaten täglich frisch den Weg in die Weinbank-Küche finden. Und dann kochen wir einfach. That’s it. Dass wir dabei das Beste aus den Dingen machen, die uns der Garten, die Landwirt, Viehzüchter, Jäger und Sammler bringen, das müsst ihr uns halt einfach glauben. Schmecken werdet ihr es sowieso. Mit Weinen halten wir das recht ähnlich. Wir empfehlen eine Weinbegleitung, von der wir überzeugt sind, dass die Idee des jeweiligen Gerichts mit der Idee des ausgesuchten Weins bestens harmoniert. Unsere Erfahrung hat uns gelehrt, dass unsere Gäste die Weinbegleitung „Zach’s Choice“ mögen und deshalb servieren wir diese automatisch. Eine Weinbegleitung, in der ungewöhnlichere, fordernde Weine ein Zuhause finden. Das spiegelt schließlich auch uns und unsere Genusswerte wider. Genuss ist für uns immer auch eine Entscheidung. Unser „Entweder-oder“ im Weinbank-Restaurant formiert sich in zwei Varianten unserer Speisefolge. Auf Ihr Gefühl hören und uns vertrauen.