Sauvignon Blanc Spätfüllung “Zeitspiel 2” 2017 1500ml

Wine Description for Sauvignon Blanc Late Release “Zeitspiel 2” 2017 1500ml by Tement

Colour & Appearance

A clear, pale straw yellow, threaded with delicate green reflections.

Nose

This Sauvignon Blanc presents itself remarkably composed and profound. Two years of maturation on fine lees temper the youthful primary fruit and replace it with complexity: aromas of yellow pear and elderflower merge with savoury nuances of green olive, light tobacco and pickled nettle, underpinned by a cool chalky tone.

Palate

On the palate, the mastery of the late release reveals itself. The texture is creamy and substantial, balanced by a mature, beautifully integrated acidity. This is a wine of aristocratic elegance, where juicy fruit meets a pronounced salinity.

Finish

The finale is long and demanding in the best sense. The shell limestone emerges ever more distinctly and leaves a mineral imprint, whilst a fine tannic grip provides enormous drinkability and structure.

Terroir & Origin

A virtuoso cuvée from six different vineyard sites in South Styria, which unites the entire spectrum of limestone, sand, slate and opok.

Grape Variety & Vinification

100% Sauvignon Blanc, spontaneously fermented and aged for 24 months in large neutral oak barrels as well as in stainless steel on fine lees. Unfiltered bottling for maximum character depth.

Food Pairing Recommendations

Excellent with halibut on roasted peppers, catfish cabbage rolls with sorrel foam or a spicy pumpkin soup with curry.

Special Features

The magnum bottle underscores the great ageing potential of this extraordinary regional wine, which embodies the timelessness of Styrian fine wines.