Sudsteirische Buhel Sauvignon Blanc
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Typically best enjoyed 2–8 years from vintage release.
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goat cheese, grilled asparagus, fresh seafood
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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.
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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.