COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2019
GRAPE
Sauvignon Blanc
PRODUCER
Weingut Tement
REGION
Steiermark
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Weingut Tement Ried Zieregg Sauvignon Blanc 2019 hails from the Südsteiermark region of Austria. This wine is a flagship offering from the Tement family, deeply connected to their home vineyard, Ried Zieregg. The vineyard's unique geological makeup, situated on ancient coral limestone at significant altitudes, contributes to the wine's distinctiveness. The Tement family's winemaking philosophy emphasizes origin-accentuated, handcrafted wines, with a focus on expressing the individuality of their terroir.
ALCOHOL
13.0%
AVG. PRICE
€62
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
10-12°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Vineyard sits on a 16-million-year-old coral reef.
Fact 02
Vines are over 40 years old, contributing to grape concentration.
Fact 03
Considered the flagship vineyard of Weingut Tement.
Fact 04
Wine is bottled unfiltered.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Weingut Tement Ried Zieregg Sauvignon Blanc 2019 emphasizes natural methods and extended aging. Fermentation is initiated spontaneously using indigenous yeasts. Following fermentation, the wine matures for 24 months in large, neutral oak casks on its lees. The wine is then bottled unfiltered, preserving its natural character and texture. Viticulture is conducted using organic farming practices, with a focus on low yields to maximize grape concentration.
