Sernau Konig Sauvignon Blanc
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Typically best enjoyed 5–15 years from vintage, with the potential to cellar for 20 years or more.
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Pan-seared sea bass, roasted herb-crusted poultry, goat cheese tart
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Hailing from the steep, sun-drenched amphitheater of the Ried Sernau König vineyard, this exceptional Sauvignon Blanc represents one of Weingut Tement's most prestigious single-vineyard expressions. The name 'König' (King) pays homage to the majestic stature of this historic hill in Southern Styria. Unlike the limestone-dominated soils of Zieregg, Sernau is defined by its unique terroir of weathered primary rock, quartz sand, and gravel. This distinct soil composition, combined with a cool alpine-mediterranean microclimate, imparts a profound mineral tension, saline depth, and delicate smoky complexity to the wine. Crafted under strict biodynamic principles, the grapes are hand-harvested, spontaneously fermented, and matured on the fine lees in neutral oak casks for up to 24 months, resulting in a wine of incredible purity, structure, and terroir-driven character.
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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.