Weingut Walter Polz

Straß in Steiermark

The wines of Walter Polz represent origin, craftsmanship, and time.
On 6 hectares – 5 hectares of Sauvignon Blanc, 1 hectare of Chardonnay – strong character wines are cultivated in selected Styrian vineyards, farmed close to nature and entirely hand-picked.

The aging process is done with restraint: Sauvignon Blanc matures depending on the location in oak, in large neutral barrels, or in amphorae, while Chardonnay traditionally ages in oak on the fine lees.
All wines are bottled only two years after the harvest – for depth, tension, and balance.

Wines with cool elegance, mineral precision, and clear origin.
Wines that remain.

The wines of Walter Polz arise from a clear conviction: Origin, craftsmanship, and time are the decisive factors for great quality.
His 6 hectares of vines – 5 hectares of Sauvignon Blanc and 1 hectare of Chardonnay – are located in selected top vineyards of Styria. The sites are carefully and organically managed, without irrigation, synthetic herbicides, or artificial growth regulators. The vines are given the opportunity to develop depth, resilience, and character on their own.

The grapes are fully hand-picked and strictly selected. Walter intentionally works with low yields and focuses on physiological ripeness rather than superficial aromatics. The wines should not be loud, but instead carry the signature of the vineyard: cool elegance, fine minerality, and subtle complexity.

The aging follows the same philosophy of restraint. Sauvignon Blanc is fermented and aged in wooden barrels, large neutral casks, or amphorae, depending on the site. Chardonnay matures traditionally in wood, with patience and time on the fine lees.

All wines are bottled only two years after the harvest. The long aging gives them depth, tension, and a natural balance.
Walter Polz vinifies wines that do not follow fleeting trends but tell stories of origin: of steep slopes, mineral soils, and cool nights. They are wines for people seeking character – precise, multifaceted, and long-lasting.

Sales and tastings are by appointment only and personally with Walter Polz: 0664 13 26 789.