Zieregg Sauvignon Blanc
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Typically best enjoyed 5–20 years from vintage release.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
Goat cheese, grilled sea bass, roasted veal
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Perched on the dramatic, wind-swept border between Austria and Slovenia, the legendary Ried Zieregg is the crown jewel of Weingut Tement. This steep, amphitheater-like vineyard is defined by its ancient coralline limestone soils, locally known as Muschelkalk, which impart a profound, crystalline minerality and a distinct saline edge to the wine. Under the biodynamic stewardship of Armin and Stefan Tement, the Sauvignon Blanc grapes are hand-harvested, spontaneously fermented, and aged on their fine lees in neutral oak casks for up to 24 months. This minimal-intervention approach coaxes out a complex, multi-layered masterpiece characterized by smoky reduction, wild herbs, and intense citrus zest, completely redefining the potential of Austrian Sauvignon Blanc on the world stage.
🍾 wine.about_producer
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.