Ton & Mergel Weissburgunder
⏳ Drinking Window
Typically best enjoyed within 2 to 7 years from the vintage release.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Roasted poultry, creamy mushroom risotto, grilled freshwater fish
✨ Technical Specifications
Weingut Tement's 'Ton & Mergel' Weissburgunder is a masterful expression of Pinot Blanc shaped by the unique geological heritage of Southern Styria. The name itself, translating to 'Clay & Marl,' pays direct homage to the dual soil types that define the vineyards. In this cool-climate alpine region, the vines dig deep into these ancient marine sedimentary soils, imparting a distinctive salty minerality and structural tension to the wine. Under the meticulous biodynamic stewardship of the Tement family, the grapes are hand-harvested and spontaneously fermented using native yeasts. The wine is then aged on its fine lees in a combination of stainless steel and large neutral oak casks. This traditional, low-intervention approach coaxes out a wonderfully textured palate, balancing delicate stone fruit aromas with a vibrant, chalky acidity that reflects the wild, steep hillsides of Styria.
🍾 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
Weissburgunder
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
12.5%