Steirische Klassik Morillon
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Typically best enjoyed within 1 to 5 years from vintage release.
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Pan-seared freshwater trout, Wiener Schnitzel, creamy chanterelle pasta
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In the steep, wind-swept hills of Southern Styria, Chardonnay is known by its historical local synonym, 'Morillon.' Legend suggests that 19th-century winegrowers imported these vines from France, naming them after the town of Morillon before realizing they were Chardonnay. Today, Weingut Tement honors this heritage with their Steirische Klassik Morillon, a wine that captures the cool-climate precision of the region. Sourced from sustainably farmed vineyards planted on limestone and clay-marl soils, the grapes are hand-harvested and spontaneously fermented. Aging on the fine lees in stainless steel tanks preserves the grape's vibrant fruit character, imparting a subtle creaminess balanced by a striking, salty minerality that is highly characteristic of Styrian terroir.
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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.