L&T Welschriesling
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Best enjoyed young and fresh, typically within 1–3 years of the vintage release.
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Cured meats, fresh goat cheese, mixed green salads
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Crafted by the legendary Weingut Tement in Southern Styria, the 'L&T' stands for 'Leicht und Trocken'—meaning light and dry. This wine is a vibrant homage to Welschriesling, a grape deeply rooted in Austrian tavern culture and daily life. While Styria has gained global fame for its Sauvignon Blanc, Welschriesling remains the heartbeat of the local 'Buschenschank' (traditional wine taverns). Grown on steep, mineral-rich slopes, the grapes are harvested by hand and fermented in stainless steel to capture the pristine, energetic essence of the variety. It offers a beautiful narrative of Styrian hospitality, characterized by its bright alpine freshness, crunchy green apple fruit, and a delicate touch of meadow herbs.
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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.