Sand & Schiefer Gelber Muskateller
⏳ Drinking Window
Typically best enjoyed within 1 to 5 years from vintage release to capture its vibrant aromatics and fresh acidity.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Spicy Asian dishes, fresh goat cheese, herb-infused salads
✨ Technical Specifications
Weingut Tement's 'Sand & Schiefer' Gelber Muskateller is a brilliant testament to the unique terroir of Southern Styria. The name itself, translating to 'Sand & Slate,' pays homage to the complex soil composition of the steep, hand-harvested vineyards where these grapes thrive. Gelber Muskateller is an ancient grape variety with a rich history in Central Europe, historically prized for its intense, perfume-like aromatics. Under the biodynamic stewardship of the Tement family, this wine is crafted to redefine the variety; it is fermented bone-dry, showcasing a vibrant tension, salty minerality, and a precise structure. Spontaneous fermentation and aging on the fine lees in stainless steel tanks preserve the grape's pristine, aromatic purity while reflecting the cool-climate alpine influence of the region.
🍾 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
Gelber Muskateller
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
11.5-12.5%