Ried Sernauberg Sauvignon Blanc 1.STK Lage 2023

Wine Description for Ried Sernauberg Sauvignon Blanc 1.STK Lage 2023 from Sattlerhof

Colour & Appearance

Pale straw yellow with lively green reflections, already announcing the youthful freshness of this wine.

Nose

A Sauvignon Blanc of impressive precision and vitality. The nose combines alpine herbs with lime zest and salted lemons, joined by nettle, green kiwi and a subtle asparagus aromatics. The spontaneous fermentation lends the wine additional complexity and an almost magnetic bouquet.

Palate

Here the true class of this Sernauberg vineyard site reveals itself: cool, juicy and carried by a forceful, agile acidity that harmonises perfectly with the saline minerality. The chalky textures bear witness to 24 months on the lees, whilst herbal notes and citrus zest dominate the aromatics. Bewitchingly vibrant with a tension that captivates from the first to the last second.

Finish

Long, precise and characterised by a saline minerality that resonates for minutes afterwards. The herbal spice and citrus freshness remain present.

Terroir & Origin

The Ried Sernauberg is a south-east facing basin vineyard site with spectacular steep slopes up to 90%. The approximately 30-year-old vines are rooted in fine quartz sands, interspersed with mica – a geological constellation that gives this wine its distinctive mineral signature.

Grape Variety & Vinification

100% Sauvignon Blanc from fully ripe grapes, spontaneously fermented in stainless steel tank. The wine matured for an impressive 24 months on the lees, which gives it depth, texture and additional complexity without masking the varietal freshness. With 1.1 g/l residual sugar practically dry, the vibrant acidity of 6.4 g/l ensures perfect balance.

Food Pairing Recommendations

Pike-perch or char with herbs, asparagus in all its variations, goat’s cheese, oysters, sushi and sashimi, as well as Vitello Tonnato. The saline minerality makes it the ideal companion for seafood.

Special Features

A 1. STK Lage – the highest classification in Styria. A Sauvignon Blanc that demonstrates that top Austrian wines can compete with the best in the world.