Kitzeck im Sausal, municipality in Leibnitz District, Styria, Austria
Kitzeck im Sausal is a wine-growing municipality in Styria situated at about 564 meters (1,850 feet) elevation, making it Austria's highest wine region. The village features small houses with red-tile roofs set among gentle rolling hills covered with vineyards, connected by narrow streets.
The region has cultivated wine for many centuries, benefiting from a mild climate and fertile soil that sustained the vineyards through time. A wine museum in the village preserves this heritage by displaying traditional winemaking tools and techniques passed down through generations.
The village is deeply rooted in wine culture, with locals and visitors gathering in traditional wine taverns to taste and socialize. The wooden windmills called Klapotetz, which make a tinkling sound in the wind, are iconic marks of the landscape and signal when wine is being served.
The village is easily explored on foot with well-marked trails winding through the vineyards and surrounding hills. Visiting is possible year-round, though autumn offers special colors during harvest season and summer provides warmer weather for hiking.
The village lies on the Sausaler Wine Road, a famous route connecting several vineyards and wine farms where visitors can taste different varieties. A display garden showcases the various grapevine varieties grown in the region.
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