Wine Region of Styria
In the south of Styria, you find yourself in the Wine Region or the Weinstrasse. I love this area with its rolling hills and vineyards. Arriving in this area you will feel like you have popped over into Italy with the rolling hills, vineyards and poplar trees. If you are a wine lover or love trying local delicacies, this area is for you. You must try out some of the local favourites in a Buschenschank.
Buschenschank
This is where a farmer can open his farm to you and sell what he grows or produces on the farm. Which can include wine, cordials, cheese, meat, cakes, butter and bread. Cold platters of meats and cheese washed down with excellent red, white or rose wines. You could even try some of their Sparkling wines (my favourite) which rival Prosecco. This is an experience that you must not miss when in this area of Austria.
You can always tell if a Buschenschank is open, as there will be twigs hanging on the farm sign. The reason for this is that originally Buschenschank were small huts made of sticks. Therefore this is where the ‘buschen’ comes from and now there are twigs outside to show the Buschenschank is open.
It’s a great experience to go to a Buschenschank especially to taste the wine. Just don’t drive or cycle afterwards!