Ried Grassnitzberg Sauvignon Blanc Reserve
⏳ wine.drinking_window
Typically best enjoyed 5–15 years from vintage release, though exceptional vintages can cellar beautifully for up to 20 years.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
roasted poultry, creamy mushroom risotto, grilled sea bass
✨ wine.spec_sheet
The Ried Grassnitzberg is one of Southern Styria's most historic and revered vineyard sites, with records of grape cultivation here dating back to 1310. Weingut Tement's Sauvignon Blanc Reserve from this legendary plot showcases the profound synergy between the estate's biodynamic farming and the unique terroir of the region. The vineyard is shaped like a south-facing amphitheater, protected from cold northern winds, featuring extremely old soils composed of coralline limestone (Muschelkalk) and sandy loam. For the 'Reserve' bottling, Tement selects grapes from older vines, subjecting the juice to spontaneous fermentation and an exceptionally long maturation period on the fine lees in neutral oak casks. This patient process coaxes out a multi-layered masterpiece characterized by intense flinty minerality, ripe yellow stone fruit, and a savory, saline finish that speaks directly of its ancient marine origin.
🍾 wine.about_producer
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.