Winegrowing in Eastern Styria has a long tradition with a 2000-year history. A 75 km archaeological trail follows Roman times through gently rolling hills, forests and vineyards. Starting in Gleisdorf, the Roman Wine Road leads through the picturesque hills of Eastern Styria via Hartberg to Bad Waltersdorf.
Here, wine tastings with winegrowers or in one of the many wine bars are multi-layered in the truest sense of the word. The various soils and winegrowing structures of this impressive region are reflected in every drop of wine. This winegrowing region has a lot to offer, with a broad range of varieties from typical Welschriesling to expressive Sauvignon blancs to the elegant Zweigelt. URBANUS®, the flagship wine of Eastern Styria’s Wine Road, is a highlight. You are sure to find an appropriate wine for every meal in Eastern Styria’s vineyards. Welcome to a region where indulgence has a millennia-long tradition.
Experience fine wines, traditional culinary art and exciting places of interest from the past and present along Austria’s longest continuous wine route. Eastern Styria’s Roman Wine Road features gently rolling hills with small wooded areas and softly sloping vineyards. This is one of Austria’s oldest cultivated landscapes and among Styria’s best winegrowing regions.