Ciringa Fosilni Breg 2023

Wine Description for Ciringa Fosilni Breg 2023 by Tement

Colour & Appearance

Pale, brilliant straw yellow with sparkling reflections – a visual promise of freshness and precision.

Nose

Generous and multi-layered, an elegant aromatic spectrum unfolds: finger limes and limes meet green and yellow plums, with hints of cassis and elderflower. The salted lemon lends the bouquet a seductive, almost Mediterranean spice. A Sauvignon Blanc that combines depth with elegance.

Palate

Here the true class reveals itself: the Fosilni Breg builds pressure quickly, yet remains clear and precise. The texture is lightly silky, the structure perfectly balanced between elegance and vibrant freshness. Lemon and lime zests dominate, supported by a piquant spice and a fine tannin grip that gives the wine backbone and length. At 12.5% alcohol, it never feels heavy – quite the opposite: irresistibly drinkable.

Finish

Long, juicy and with mineral precision. The citrus notes linger, accompanied by a salty freshness that invites the next sip.

Terroir & Origin

The vineyard site Ciringa (Slovenian for Zieregg) lies on the Slovenian side of the renowned Zieregg vineyard and was taken over by the Tement family in 2007. The coral limestone with brown earth fundamentally shapes the character of this wine – the fossil deposits lend it its distinctive minerality and tension. Vines between 15 and 25 years old provide concentrated yet elegant grapes.

Grape Variety & Vinification

Sauvignon Blanc, spontaneously fermented to 1.7 grams residual sugar with pronounced 6.9 grams acidity. The 18-month maturation in large neutral oak and in stainless steel on fine lees gives the wine complexity without oak emphasis – a masterclass in restrained elegance.

Food Pairing Suggestions

Perfect with scallops with lemongrass, pike-perch with herb butter, goat’s cheese salad or asparagus risotto. Also a brilliant choice with sushi and ceviche.

Special Features

A cross-border wine in the literal sense – Tement’s Slovenian terroir jewel is great fun and shows that great Sauvignon Blancs don’t always have to come from France or New Zealand.