8/1/2026
Wine Cellar Tours Near Stainz
A tasting shows you the finished glass. A cellar tour shows you what happens before it - from grape to bottle.
If you want to know what actually happens between the grape and the glass, several wineries around Stainz offer cellar tours - often following a regular tasting, sometimes as their own separate offering.
Where to Find One
At Landhof Steinbäck in St. Stefan ob Stainz, about 4.5 km from Johann & Anna, cellar tours are a regular part of the offering - a look at where their own wines, brandies, and liqueurs are made. Weinbau und Buschenschank Machater (known locally as Florlwirt) in Gundersdorf can also arrange cellar tours, set within an estate with its own vineyard growing Schilcher, Morillon, and Grüner Sylvaner. Both are described in more detail in our article on the Top 5 Buschenschenken around Stainz.
What a Cellar Tour Shows You
Usually a short walk through the cellar, past barrels or steel tanks, with explanations of fermentation, aging, and bottling - often given by the winemaker in person. It typically ends with a tasting of the very wines you've just had explained to you.
Who It's Worth It For
A cellar tour takes a bit more time than a plain tasting and suits anyone who wants to understand, beyond just the taste, why a wine tastes the way it does. For a short afternoon with no fixed plan, a regular tasting is usually enough - more on that under Wine Tasting in the Schilcherland.
If you'd rather spend an afternoon between the vine rows than in the cellar: A Picnic in the Vineyard.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you need to ask ahead for a cellar tour?
Yes, at most wineries this is necessary, since a tour doesn't just happen alongside regular service.
How long does a typical cellar tour take?
Usually between 30 and 60 minutes, depending on the winery and group size, often followed by a tasting.
Is this suitable for people who don't know much about wine?
Yes - the explanations are generally aimed at interested guests, not just wine experts.