Steirische Klassik Weissburgunder
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Typically best enjoyed within 1–5 years of the vintage release to capture its vibrant freshness and mineral precision.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
wiener schnitzel, pan-seared trout, roasted pork loin
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Weingut Tement's Steirische Klassik Weissburgunder is a masterful expression of Pinot Blanc grown in the dramatic, steep hills of Southern Styria. The grapes are sourced from high-altitude vineyards characterized by complex soils of shell-limestone (Muschelkalk) and clay. As a pioneer of the region, Tement crafts this wine to embody the traditional 'Klassik' style: vibrant, fresh, and deeply reflective of its cool-climate alpine terroir. Spontaneous fermentation with native yeasts and careful aging on the fine lees in stainless steel tanks and large neutral oak casks preserve the grape's delicate orchard fruit aromas while enhancing its signature mineral tension and elegant texture.
🍾 wine.about_producer
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.