The Tement Morillon Ried Sulz Südsteiermark DAC 2022 comes from a distinctive, south–south-west-facing valley site, which, thanks to its enclosed layout, offers a particularly warm microclimate. The Ried Sulz is one of the estate’s most important Lager and, due to its structure, is considered an ideal location for Burgundian varieties such as Morillon. The Lager is characterised by blue and brown calcareous marl, a slope gradient of 45 per cent and an aspect ranging from 150° SE to 220° SW at an altitude of 430–472 metres above sea level. The interplay of these factors creates optimal conditions for vines with a high degree of ripeness; the vines in this vineyard are 29 years old. Following natural spontaneous fermentation, the wine matures for 30 months on its fine lees in small French oak barrels (228 litres) and is then bottled unfiltered. A natural cork serves as the traditional closure. The ideal drinking window is between 2026 and 2046, which underlines the remarkable ageing potential of this bottling.


Its origins in the powerful Kessellage vineyard and the long ageing on the lees lend this Morillon Südsteiermark DAC a clear structure as well as that Burgundian elegance characteristic of the Ried Sulz. The combination of a distinctive terroir, old vines and precise, minimally invasive vinification results in a wine with pronounced site character and a refined, focused style. The unfiltered bottling enhances the authentic expression and underlines the philosophy of the Tement Winery: to create wines of provenance, depth and exceptional longevity. On the palate, the 2022 vintage proves to be a versatile, well-structured companion that complements both hearty dishes and delicately composed meals with equal conviction.

Tasting Note

In the glass, it displays a clear, pale yellow colour. On the nose, there are notes of roasted pineapple, salted lemon, green tea and aromatic herbs. On the palate, it is subtly smoky, underpinned by precise, supportive acidity and a taut, austere character. The finish is focused, mineral and long-lasting.

Acidity: 6.9 g/l

Residual sugar: 1.1 g/l

This Morillon Ried Sulz pairs superbly with braised dishes, such as veal cheeks, braised root vegetables or gently cooked chicken dishes, whose texture complements the wine’s concentrated character perfectly. It is equally well-suited to pasta, particularly dishes featuring mushrooms, herbs, lemon butter or a gentle creaminess. Furthermore, it is perfectly suited to fine dining menus, complementing fish dishes with subtle smoky notes or Mediterranean dishes with delicate herbal accents. Its precise, elegant structure makes it a wine for special occasions and long, culinary evenings.

Distributor/Importer:

Distributor/Importer: Familienweingut Tement GmbH, Zieregg 13, 8461 Ehrenhausen, Austria, weingut@tement.at

Nutritional Information:

Organic product:

AT-BIO-301

Allergens:

• O (= Schwefeldioxid und Sulfite)

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