Gamlitz Sandstein Sauvignon Blanc
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Typically best enjoyed 2 to 8 years from the vintage release.
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grilled goat cheese salad, pan-seared trout with herbs, asparagus risotto
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Hailing from the steep, sun-drenched slopes of Gamlitz in Southern Styria, this village-level (Ortswein) masterpiece by Weingut Tement beautifully articulates the distinct personality of 'Sandstein'—the local weathered sandstone soils. Unlike the stark, chalky limestone of other Tement vineyards, these sandy terrains impart an incredibly expressive, aromatic, and approachable character to the Sauvignon Blanc. The wine is crafted with the family's signature dedication: hand-harvested grapes from biodynamically farmed plots undergo spontaneous fermentation and spend several months on the fine lees in stainless steel tanks. This careful, low-intervention process preserves the vibrant, salty minerality and juicy stone fruit profile that defines Gamlitz, offering a pure liquid translation of Styrian landscape and heritage.
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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.