Sauvignon Blanc Reserve
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Typically best enjoyed 5–20 years from the vintage release.
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roasted turbot with herb butter, creamy chanterelle risotto, roasted veal sweetbreads
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Weingut Tement's Reserve Sauvignon Blancs represent the pinnacle of Styrian winemaking, showcasing the extraordinary aging potential of the variety when grown on the region's steep, coralline limestone (locally known as Opok) soils. These reserve bottlings undergo incredibly long, patient aging on the fine lees in neutral oak casks—sometimes for several years, as seen in their legendary late-release and 'IZ' (Infusion Zeit) cellar reserves. This slow, non-interventionist development tames the high-toned herbaceous character of Sauvignon Blanc, transforming it into a deeply complex, texturally rich masterpiece defined by smoky minerality, dried citrus, and intense salty tension. The Tement family's commitment to biodynamic farming and hands-off cellar practices allows the unique microclimate of Southern Styria, where warm Illyrian winds meet cool Alpine drafts, to be fully expressed in these rare, structured releases.
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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.