Sudsteirische Buhel Sauvignon Blanc
⏳ Drinking Window
Typically best enjoyed 2–7 years from release
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Fresh goat cheese crostini, pan-seared river trout with lemon-herb butter, Austrian asparagus with wild garlic emulsion
✨ Technical Specifications
Cultivated on the rolling hills ('Bühel') of Südsteiermark, this cuvée captures the vibrant, tension-filled regional character of Austrian Sauvignon Blanc. Sourced from biodynamically farmed vineyards rooted primarily in limestone-rich marl (locally known as Opok) and gravelly soils, the grapes are hand-harvested on steep gradients. Spontaneous fermentation driven by native yeasts occurs primarily in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks alongside seasoned large neutral oak casks. A prolonged maturation period on the fine lees imparts textural breadth to balance the cultivar's energetic, high-toned acid structure without masking parcel-driven minerality.
🍾 About the Producer
Established in 1959 by Josef and Edina Tement, Weingut Tement rose to global acclaim under Manfred Tement, who transformed the family's modest holdings into an international benchmark for Austrian viticulture. Perched atop the rugged limestone ridge of Ried Zieregg along the border of Slovenia in Südsteiermark, the estate commands precipitous slopes composed of coralline limestone, marl, and schist. Today directed by Manfred alongside sons Armin and Stefan, the domaine converted fully to biodynamics, earning Demeter and respekt-BIODYN certifications. Cellar philosophy hinges on unhurried, low-intervention vinification, spontaneous native-yeast fermentations, neutral oak casks, and prolonged maturation on fine lees without fining or unnecessary filtration. The estate's benchmark bottlings—most notably Ried Zieregg Sauvignon Blanc, Ried Zieregg IZ Reserve, and site-driven expressions of Morillon and Weissburgunder—display tension, saline minerality, structural depth, and profound aging potential.
🍇 Grapes
Sauvignon Blanc
🍷 ABV
12.5-13%