Ehrenhausener Korallenkalk Sauvignon Blanc
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Typically best enjoyed 2–8 years from vintage release.
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fresh oysters, goat cheese salad, grilled sea bass
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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.
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Established in 1959 in the picturesque hills of Southern Styria, Austria, Weingut Tement is a family-run estate globally renowned for defining the modern standard of Austrian Sauvignon Blanc. Now managed by the third generation, Armin and Stefan Tement, the winery is situated on the steep, limestone-rich slopes of the legendary Zieregg vineyard. Operating under strict biodynamic principles, the estate focuses on minimal intervention, spontaneous fermentation, and extended lees aging in neutral oak casks to preserve the intense minerality of their terroir. Their signature single-vineyard wines, particularly the iconic Ried Zieregg Sauvignon Blanc and Ried Grassnitzberg, showcase an unparalleled tension and longevity that have cemented Tement's reputation as one of Austria's premier wine estates.