Ried Ottenberg Veitlhansl Welschriesling
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Typically best enjoyed 2–8 years from vintage release.
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Wiener Schnitzel, grilled freshwater fish, fresh goat cheese
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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.
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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.