Sudsteirische Buhel Sauvignon Blanc
⏳ Drinking Window
Typically best enjoyed 2–8 years from vintage release.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
goat cheese, grilled asparagus, fresh seafood
✨ Technical Specifications
Hailing from the breathtakingly steep, wind-swept hills of Southern Styria—locally referred to as 'Bühel'—this Sauvignon Blanc is a vibrant tribute to the region's unique topography and cool-climate viticulture. Weingut Tement crafts this cuvée from grapes grown on steep slopes characterized by diverse soils of weathered limestone, marl, and clay. Hand-harvested from these dramatic altitudes, the fruit undergoes spontaneous fermentation and is aged on its fine lees in stainless steel tanks to preserve its crystalline purity and electric tension. The wine beautifully captures the essence of the Styrian landscape, reflecting centuries of alpine-influenced winemaking tradition where extreme slopes demand meticulous manual labor and a deep respect for the land.
🍾 About the Producer
Founded in 1959, Weingut Tement is a benchmark family-owned estate situated on the steep, dramatic hills of Südsteiermark along the Austrian-Slovenian border. Propelled to international renown under Manfred Tement and now steered by sons Armin and Stefan Tement, the winery practices certified biodynamic viticulture across mineral-rich limestone and coralline limestone soils. Renowned for their precision, longevity, and profound terroir expression, the estate specializes in world-class Sauvignon Blanc and Morillon (Chardonnay), with iconic single-vineyard bottlings hailing from top cru sites such as Ried Zieregg and Ried Grassnitzberg.
🍇 Grape Varieties
Sauvignon Blanc
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
12.5-13%