Western Styria is the smallest wine-growing region in Styria and covers only 640 hectares of vineyards. At an altitude of 420 to 600 metres, the vineyards extend in a narrow, long band along the foothills of the Koralpe and the Reinisch-Kogel to the Slovenian border.
From Ligist in the north via St. Stefan ob Stainz to Deutschlandsberg and Eibiswald in the south, steep slopes and deep valleys characterise the landscape. The topography is particularly favourable for viticulture: the so-called Illyrian climate with southern European-Mediterranean influences ensures hot summers with relatively high precipitation and mild winters. This means that the grapes have enough warmth and water during the ripening phase, and the wind from the mountains dries them quickly after rainfall so that they remain healthy. At the same time, the vines are protected from excessively harsh gusts. The soils in Western Styria consist mainly of crystalline solid rocks such as old gneisses and mica schists. This creates a unique terroir that produces fresh, fruity wines.