Steirische Klassik Welschriesling
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Best enjoyed young and fresh, typically within 1 to 3 years from the vintage release.
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Traditional Austrian cold cuts platter (Brettljause), pan-seared freshwater trout, mixed green salads drizzled with Styrian pumpkin seed oil
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While Sauvignon Blanc may command global attention in Southern Styria, Welschriesling is the historic heartbeat of the region, deeply intertwined with the traditional Austrian 'Buschenschank' tavern culture. Weingut Tement's Steirische Klassik Welschriesling is a beautiful homage to this heritage. Sourced from steep, high-altitude vineyards characterized by weathered shell limestone and sandy loam soils, this wine undergoes spontaneous fermentation in stainless steel and rests on its fine lees. The result is an incredibly vibrant, mineral-driven expression of the grape, capturing the cool alpine breezes of the Steiermark with notes of crisp green apple, fresh meadow herbs, and a signature wet-stone minerality.
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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.