Steirische Klassik Gelber Muskateller
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Typically best enjoyed within 1–5 years from the vintage release to fully appreciate its vibrant, youthful aromatics.
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Spicy Asian dishes, fresh goat cheese, light summer salads
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Hailing from the breathtaking, steep hillsides of Southern Styria, Weingut Tement's Steirische Klassik Gelber Muskateller is a masterclass in capturing the vibrant, aromatic soul of one of the world's oldest grape varieties. Historically favored by ancient civilizations and European courts, Gelber Muskateller finds a unique expression in Styria's cool climate and diverse soils. Tement crafts this wine in the traditional 'Steirische Klassik' style—focusing on purity, freshness, and terroir definition. Fermented spontaneously and aged in stainless steel tanks, it avoids any heavy oak influence to preserve the grape's signature elderflower, nutmeg, and citrus blossom aromatics. The result is a bone-dry, incredibly crisp white wine that defies the sweet stereotypes of the Muscat family, offering a mineral-driven tension that reflects the estate's commitment to biodynamic viticulture.
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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.