The Tement winery, located in southern Styria on the border with Slovenia, focuses primarily on the cultivation of white grape varieties. 95% of its vineyards are planted with varieties such as Welschriesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Gelber Muskateller, Pinot Blanc, Morillon and Traminer. The wines, which are summarised under the name "Steirische Klassik", come from different vineyards and mature in stainless steel tanks. In addition to the "Steirische Klassik", the winery also produces single-vineyard wines, each of which reflects the characteristic influence of its specific vineyard site and is matured in both large and small wooden barrels.

Ried Grassnitzberg, the first vineyard owned by the Tement family, is considered an outstanding example in the world of winemaking. Planted by founder Josef Tement himself in the 1950s, this vineyard offers a unique expression of the terroir. The old vines rooted in this south-east facing basin location find their origin in an astonishing 16 million year old coral reef.

Tement Sauvignon Blanc Ried Grassnitzberg Riff is a single-varietal Sauvignon Blanc that epitomises the highest level of craftsmanship. After natural spontaneous fermentation, the wine matures for 24 months on the fine lees in large, old Styrian oak barrels, which gives it a special finesse and depth. The wine is then bottled unfiltered and sealed with a natural cork.

With an impressive ageing potential from 2025 to 2045, this Sauvignon Blanc is ideal both for immediate enjoyment and for long-term storage.

Awards:

- 94-95 points from Robert Parker Wine Advocate JG 2021

Tasting Note

Light yellow in the glass. Fresh and fruity on the nose and palate with citrus fruits and apricots, accompanied by cassis and a subtle minerality. Long and persistent on the finish.

Acidity: 7.1 g/l

Residual sugar: 2.3 g/l

Harmonises excellently with fried fish and vegetable dishes.

Distributor/Importer:

Distributor/Importer: Familienweingut Tement GmbH, Zieregg 13, 8461 Ehrenhausen, Austria, weingut@tement.at
Sales/importer e-mail: weingut@tement.at

Organic product:

AT-BIO-301

Allergens:

• O (= Schwefeldioxid und Sulfite)

EAN:

• Delivery in 1-3 business days
• Free shipping on orders over 150 €
• Shipping costs 5,90 €
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