Ehrenhausen Sauvignon Blanc „Zeitspiel 3“ Spätfüllung 2021

Wine Description for Ehrenhausen Sauvignon Blanc „Zeitspiel 3“ Late Release 2021 by Tement

Colour & Appearance

Medium straw yellow with delicate green reflexes and a fine, vibrant perlage – a hint of the still-present fermentation carbonation that lends this wine an astonishing freshness after three years of barrel maturation.

Nose

A fascinating aromatic profile that combines the classic Sauvignon Blanc style of South Styria with mineral complexity. Gooseberry, lime zest and freshly mown grass meet green olive, graphite and damp lichen on stone. Added to this are nuances of mint, green tobacco and white pepper – an aromatic layering that masterfully unites maturity and youthfulness.

Palate

Here the true magic of this wine reveals itself: from the very first moment mouth-wateringly fresh and juicy, with a vibrancy that belies three years of barrel ageing. The texture is white-fleshed and gently creamy, supported by a clear, silky acidity. Cool, slightly ethereal mint notes run through the palate, accompanied by a subtle salinity that adds further tension to the wine. The green notes never feel unripe, but rather perfectly balanced.

Finish

Long, intense and of impressive precision. The mineral freshness lingers, supported by the fine creaminess of the lees ageing.

Terroir & Origin

The grapes come from the vineyard sites Wielitschberg, Grassnitzberg and Ottenberg in Ehrenhausen. The soils of clay-marl and shell limestone impart the wine’s characteristic minerality and depth.

Grape Variety & Vinification

100% Sauvignon Blanc, spontaneously fermented after brief skin contact and aged for 36 months on fine lees in large wooden barrels (900 to 2,400 litres). This late release impressively demonstrates how patience and craftsmanship can add additional dimension to a Sauvignon Blanc without sacrificing its freshness.

Food Pairing Recommendations

Scallops, pike-perch or char, asparagus with hollandaise sauce, goat’s cheese, vitello tonnato or sushi – wherever freshness meets finesse.

Special Features

The „Zeitspiel 3“ is a statement: it proves that great Sauvignon Blanc can shine not only in its first year, but gains complexity through patient ageing without losing its youthfulness. A wine that bears the Tement signature.