COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2017
GRAPE
Chardonnay
PRODUCER
Weingut Tement
REGION
Steiermark
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Weingut Tement Ried Sulz Morillon 2017 is a white wine from the Südsteiermark region of Austria. It is classified as an Erste STK Lage, signifying a high-quality single-vineyard wine. The wine originates from the Sulz vineyard, characterized by its lean, calcareous marl soil. Weingut Tement is a family-owned winery with a three-generation history, committed to organic and biodynamic farming practices, and a philosophy of highlighting individual vineyard site characteristics.
ALCOHOL
13.0%
AVG. PRICE
€40
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
10-11°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Classified as Erste STK Lage, a top single-vineyard designation.
Fact 02
Vineyard soil: lean, calcareous marl.
Fact 03
Part of Demeter and Respekt Gruppe for biodynamic farming.
Fact 04
Low yields are a conscious choice for grape intensity.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for this Morillon begins with hand-harvested grapes. Spontaneous fermentation is employed, followed by aging for 12 months in small, neutral oak barrels. The wine then spends an additional 6 months in stainless steel tanks. No fining agents are used. The winery is committed to organic and biodynamic farming practices.
