Style: Sparkling rose wine
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Blauer Wildbacher is an extremely late-ripening, dark-skinned variety originating from Styria (Steiermark) in southern Austria. It is grown exclusively there, mainly in the Western Styria (Weststeiermark) sub-region. It is one of 13 red grapes permitted for quality wine production in Austria and bears a close relation to the Blaufränkisch grape.
Wines made from Blauer Wildbacher have an immense acidic linearity and most of it is produced as a rosé wine called Schilcher. These crisp, aperitif-style wines exhibit crushed red berry flavors and a faint grassy aroma. It is also used in icewine production, albeit in tiny quantities.
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Weststeiermark [Western Styria] wine region
Weststeiermark, or Western Styria, is a wine-producing region in southern Austria. The region's main claim to fame is Schilcher, a unique rosé-style wine made exclusively here from the indigenous Blauer Wildbacher grape variety.
Weststeiermark covers the area between the town of Graz and the Slovenian border in the south. The vineyards are located on the steep hills and deep valleys that characterise the topography of the area. Careful site selection helps to protect vineyards from the prevailing winds while maximising sunlight exposure. With just 500ha (1200 acres) under vine, it is one of Austria’s smallest wine regions.
The most planted variety is Blauer Wildbacher, found most often in Schilcher rosé form. Admired for both its racy fruit-forward charm and its ple ... more
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Steiermark wine region
Steiermark, or Styria, is the southernmost wine-producing region in Austria, bordering Slovenia. The hilly terrain and the region's cool take on the Mediterranean climate mean that viticulture here is markedly different to the rest of Austria. The region’s specialties include ... more
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