Tement Essenz TBA Ried Zieregg Trockenbeerenauslese 2017 375ml

Wine Description for Tement Essenz TBA Ried Zieregg Trockenbeerenauslese 2017 375ml by Tement

Colour & Appearance

Light to medium golden yellow with luminous brilliance – the colour already reveals the concentrated nature of this noble sweet rarity.

Nose

After a brief moment of restraint, an opulent play of aromas unfolds: a whole basket of apricots and apricots, accompanied by oranges and candied orange peel. A hint of lemon and lemon pepper provides freshness and complexity. The nose is generous, yet never heavy.

Palate

Here the true class of this wine reveals itself: despite an impressive 150 grams of residual sugar, the essence is by no means sticky or obtrusive. The barely ten grams of acidity masterfully counters the sweetness and creates a remarkable balance. The wine presents itself as creamy, round and full, yet refined and mineral. A saline note lends it vibrancy and drinkability – particularly when served lightly chilled.

Finish

Long, elegant and with lingering freshness. The mineral component carries far and leaves a lasting impression of precision and finesse.

Terroir & Origin

The grapes come from the Ried Zieregg in South Styria, a vineyard site with coral limestone and brown earth topsoil. This distinctive terroir lends the wine its characteristic mineral structure and saline elegance.

Grape Variety & Vinification

Sauvignon Blanc in its noblest form – as a Trockenbeerenauslese. The wine was aged in stainless steel to preserve the purity of the fruit and precise minerality. With only 11% alcohol, the wine shows restraint and elegance.

Food Pairing Recommendations

Classically with Sachertorte, excellent with topfen dumplings filled with peach compote, topped with butter crumbs and citrus zest. Equally appealing: aged cheeses, particularly those with blue mould, where the wine’s acidity brilliantly harmonises with the creaminess of the cheese.

Special Features

A dessert wine that is already accessible when young and brings pleasure, yet possesses the potential for long-term development. The balance between opulence and freshness makes this essence an extraordinary representative of its category.