Ried Rossberg Morillon
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Typically best enjoyed 3–12 years from vintage release
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
creamy mushroom risotto, roasted poultry, grilled veal chops
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In the steep, wind-swept hills of Southern Styria, Chardonnay is known by its historic local synonym, Morillon—a name steeped in regional lore, tracing back to historical trade routes and monastic influence. Weingut Tement's Ried Rossberg Morillon is a masterclass in capturing this grape's alpine expression. Sourced from the Rossberg vineyard, where cool mountain breezes meet complex soils of calcareous marl and clay, this wine undergoes spontaneous fermentation and extended aging on its fine lees in neutral oak casks. The result is a Morillon of striking tension, showcasing a flinty, saline minerality, vibrant acidity, and a deep, structured core that reflects Tement's dedicated biodynamic stewardship.
🍾 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.