Tement Blanc
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Best enjoyed young and fresh, typically within 1–3 years of the vintage release.
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Fresh goat cheese, mixed green salads with vinaigrette, light seafood dishes
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Weingut Tement's 'Tement Blanc' is a vibrant, aromatic white blend that captures the youthful, fresh spirit of Southern Styria (Südsteiermark). Crafted as an inviting introduction to the estate's style, this cuvée harmoniously combines classic regional grape varieties. The grapes are sourced from sustainably farmed vineyards characterized by complex soils of weathered limestone and marl, locally known as 'Opok'. Fermented cool in stainless steel tanks to preserve its bright primary fruit and crisp acidity, this wine reflects the cool-climate alpine influence and the steep, wind-swept slopes of the region. Historically, Styrian multi-varietal cuvées were the daily drink of local tavern-goers; Tement elevates this tradition into a modern, elegant, and highly refreshing wine that captures the essence of a Styrian summer.
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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.