Ehrenhausener Korallenkalk Sauvignon Blanc
⏳ Drinking Window
Typically best enjoyed 2–8 years from vintage release.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
fresh oysters, goat cheese salad, grilled sea bass
✨ Technical Specifications
Hailing from the steep, dramatic slopes of Southern Styria, the Ehrenhausener Korallenkalk Sauvignon Blanc is a masterclass in terroir-driven winemaking. The name 'Korallenkalk' pays homage to the unique soil of the region—ancient coral limestone formed millions of years ago when the area was submerged under a warm, subtropical sea. This fossilized marine heritage imparts a distinct, salty minerality and crystalline tension to the wine. Weingut Tement crafts this village wine (Ortswein) using biodynamic farming practices, hand-harvesting the grapes at optimal ripeness. Fermented spontaneously with native yeasts and aged on the fine lees in a combination of stainless steel and large neutral oak casks, the wine beautifully balances vibrant citrus and herbal notes with a deep, chalky texture and remarkable purity. It stands as a profound testament to the historic soils of Ehrenhausen.
🍾 About the Producer
Founded in 1959, Weingut Tement is a benchmark family-owned estate situated on the steep, dramatic hills of Südsteiermark along the Austrian-Slovenian border. Propelled to international renown under Manfred Tement and now steered by sons Armin and Stefan Tement, the winery practices certified biodynamic viticulture across mineral-rich limestone and coralline limestone soils. Renowned for their precision, longevity, and profound terroir expression, the estate specializes in world-class Sauvignon Blanc and Morillon (Chardonnay), with iconic single-vineyard bottlings hailing from top cru sites such as Ried Zieregg and Ried Grassnitzberg.
🍇 Grape Varieties
Sauvignon Blanc
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
12.5% - 13%