Ratsch Wine Spring Festival

1st Saturday in March

A feast for connoisseurs

The Ehrenhausen winemakers kick off the Wine Spring Festival on the 1st weekend in March. A tasting at the Maitz Winery with wines from neighbouring winemakers is the kick-off event. A highlight in spring every year.

Wine Tasting in Spring

Spring in South Styria is a special time: the first warm rays of sunshine revitalise the vineyards, delicate flowers sprout between the vines and the air smells of fresh greenery. It is the perfect backdrop for a Wine Tasting in South Styria – and the Ratscher Wine Spring Festival is the ideal event for this.

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Spring awakening in the vineyards

South Styria delights visitors in spring with its unique landscape – rolling hills, picturesque vineyards and idyllic Buschenschank (Traditional Wine Tavern) invite you to linger. The region shows its most beautiful side around Ratsch an der Weinstraße in particular. When the winemakers open the doors of their wineries, it’s time for an extended Wine Tasting.

Spring in South Styria

Ratscher Spring Wine Festival - A festival for connoisseurs

On the first weekend in March, the winemakers in Ehrenhausen kick off the new wine season. The kick-off event is a special Wine Tasting at the Winery Maitz, where the surrounding winemakers present their best wines. Visitors have the opportunity to taste the first drops of the new vintage and talk to the winemakers.

What can you expect at the Ratscher Spring Wine Festival?

Tasting of new vintages – From sparkling Sauvignon Blanc to elegant Morillon.
Enjoy wine & nature – The blossoming landscape of South Styria is the perfect backdrop.
Socialising & Culinary delights – Buschenschank (Traditional Wine Tavern) and Wineries spoil you with regional delicacies.

From March, many Buschenschanken (Traditional Wine Taverns) in South Styria open their doors again – the perfect occasion for a spring excursion to South Styria.

Spring holiday

Wine Weekend Package

Wine Tasting & short holiday - perfect combination

The Spring in South Styria not only invites you to Wine Tasting, but also to relaxing days full of enjoyment and relaxation. So why not combine the Ratsch Wine Spring Festival with a short holiday?

Overnight stay at the Ratscher Landhaus – Stylishly furnished rooms with a view of the vineyards.
Hiking Tours & Cycling Tours – Discover the Wine Route on foot or by bike.
Regional cuisine – Enjoy savoury Brettljause – traditional cold cuts & excellent wines in the Buschenschank (Traditional Wine Tavern).

If you don’t want to miss the Wine Spring Festival in South Styria, you should mark the 1st weekend in March in your diary. It’s the perfect time to discover the new vintage, chat to winemakers and enjoy the first warm days of the year to the full.

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Spring & wine - a perfect combination!

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