Ried Ottenberg Veitlhansl Welschriesling
⏳ Drinking Window
Typically best enjoyed 2–8 years from vintage release.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Wiener Schnitzel, grilled freshwater fish, fresh goat cheese
✨ Technical Specifications
Weingut Tement's Ried Ottenberg Veitlhansl Welschriesling is a masterclass in rehabilitating a grape variety historically relegated to simple tavern wines. Sourced from the steep, south-facing slopes of the Ottenberg vineyard, specifically the historic 'Veitlhansl' parcel, this wine thrives on complex limestone and clay marl soils locally known as 'Opok'. Under the biodynamic stewardship of the Tement family, the grapes are hand-harvested and undergo spontaneous fermentation before aging on the fine lees in neutral oak casks and stainless steel. This minimal-intervention approach coaxes out an unexpected depth, revealing a highly mineral, saline, and herbal profile that redefines the potential of Austrian Welschriesling.
🍾 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
Welschriesling
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
11.5-12.5%