Ried Zieregg Kår Sauvignon Blanc Große STK Lage 2022

Wine Description for Ried Zieregg Kår Sauvignon Blanc Große STK Lage 2022 from Tement

Colour & Appearance

Medium yellow with subtle green reflections, which underscore the youthfulness and freshness of this extraordinary Sauvignon Blanc.

Nose

A wine of impressive complexity: the nose reveals a fascinating interplay of bright fruit notes and intense minerality. Stone and oyster shell meet limes and salted lemons, alongside nuances of herbs, petrichor (that characteristic scent of rain on dry stone), white currants and a hint of green pineapple. The tension is already palpable on the nose.

Palate

Here the true greatness of this wine reveals itself: extremely saline and vibrantly mineral, with a precision reminiscent of polished stone. The aromatics lean towards green with lime, sprouts, zest, verbena, pea pods and mint, complemented by subtle yellow fruit nuances. The wine possesses enormous pressure and intensity whilst maintaining a taut, austere texture – a hallmark of great terroir wines. The acidity of 7.6 g/l gives it backbone and longevity.

Finish

Long, stony and characterised by saline minerality. The wine tastes incredibly young and promises enormous development potential.

Terroir & Origin

The „Kår“ (colloquially „cold ridge“) comes from the original home vineyard of grandmother Edina on Kiesener Berg. The 1.84 hectares lie at 377–440 m altitude with 30–35% slope gradient in a west-south-facing exposure. The cool microclimate and the extraordinary soil of brown earth on coral limestone and blue calcareous marl with high calcium and magnesium content fundamentally shape the character of this wine.

Grape Variety & Vinification

100% Sauvignon Blanc from 30-year-old vines, spontaneously fermented and aged in large used double-sized oak casks. This restrained vinification allows the terroir to take centre stage.

Food Pairing Suggestions

The saline minerality calls for oysters, scallops or sashimi. Also an excellent choice with pan-fried char, pike-perch with herbs or a goat’s cheese salad with lime dressing.

Special Features

This is one of the great Sauvignon Blancs of our time – a wine that will reward patience. The combination of cool microclimate, limestone soil and old vines produces a Sauvignon of profound complexity and impressive ageing potential.