Zieregg Weissburgunder
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Typically best enjoyed 5–15 years from vintage release, with the finest vintages cellaring gracefully for up to 20 years.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
Roasted veal, creamy mushroom risotto, pan-seared scallops
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Hailing from the legendary, precipitous slopes of the Ried Zieregg vineyard, Weingut Tement's Weissburgunder is a masterclass in limestone-driven tension. Millions of years ago, this steep terroir was a thriving coral reef, leaving behind a legacy of pure coralline limestone and weathered clay, locally known as Opok. Under the meticulous biodynamic stewardship of Armin and Stefan Tement, the grapes are hand-harvested from old vines, spontaneously fermented, and matured on the fine lees in neutral oak casks. This minimal-intervention approach coaxes an extraordinary, salty minerality and structural depth from the Weissburgunder grape, elevating it into a wine of profound complexity, vibrant acidity, and aristocratic elegance.
🍾 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.