Gelber Muskateller Ried Fürst 1. STK Lage 2021

Wine Description for Gelber Muskateller Ried Fürst 1.STK Lage 2021 by Tement

Colour & Appearance

Pale straw yellow with luminous golden and silver reflections – a wine that promises freshness and elegance at first glance.

Nose

Captivating and complex in equal measure. The Fürst unfolds a bewitching aromatic spectrum of finger lime, lime and lemongrass, accompanied by elderflower and a hint of hop. Exotic notes of passion fruit, lychee and blackcurrant round out the bouquet. Despite this generous fruit abundance, the wine never comes across as intrusive, but rather remains refined, elegant and sophisticated.

Palate

On the palate, the 2021 impresses with accomplished density and volume without sacrificing freshness. The exotic fruit components present themselves calmly and delicately, never shrill or loud. The completely dry profile (1.1 g/l residual sugar) gives the wine precision and clarity. A dancing acidity structure and fine-grained texture lend it tonic freshness and energetic tension – polished cool and remarkably well-balanced.

Finish

Long, precise and refreshing with lingering citrus notes and a mineral coolness that invites the next sip.

Terroir & Origin

The Ried Fürst (formerly Ried Steinbach Fürst) is a classified 1. STK vineyard site in South Styria. The characteristic red sand imparts the wine with its distinctive minerality and finesse – a terroir that perfectly suits the grape variety.

Grape Variety & Vinification

Gelber Muskateller, spontaneously fermented and aged for 22 months on fine lees in stainless steel. As the only Tement wine, the Fürst is vinified exclusively in stainless steel – a deliberate choice to optimally preserve the aromatic purity and freshness of the grape variety.

Food Pairing Recommendations

Perfect with scallops with lemongrass, sushi and sashimi, goat’s cheese salad with honey, Thai curries, Vietnamese summer rolls or fish ceviche. Also a revelation as an aperitif.

Special Features

A Muskateller that proves this grape variety can do far more than simply be fragrant and easy-drinking. The Fürst is a serious, complex wine with depth and ageing potential – a feast in a glass, as it could not be better expressed.