Ciringa Reserve 2020

Wine Description for Ciringa Reserve 2020 by Tement

Colour & Appearance

Pale yellow with vibrant green reflections – a wine that already promises freshness and depth in the glass.

Nose

Restrained and marked by great discipline. The extended time on lees leaves its mark: sourdough crust and a fine yeast veil envelop the aromatic structure. Beneath this unfolds a herbaceous spice from black cumin, coriander and fennel fronds, carried by the vibrant zest of grapefruit. Chervil and citrus blossom add floral notes to the top notes. No aromatic noise – only precise, stony elegance.

Palate

On the palate, the citrus theme from the nose unfolds with impressive consistency: from lemon through mandarin to ripe orange, always accompanied by the essential oils of the zests. The texture is creamy and full-bodied, with solid structure and a taut, precise acidity. Everything is in its place – disciplined, balanced, without a hint of overripeness or aromatic eccentricity.

Finish

Long and mineral, with a lingering echo of citrus peel and fine herbal spice. The wine bids farewell quietly, yet impressively.

Terroir & Origin

The vineyard site Fosilni Breg – the „Hill of Fossils“ – lies directly adjacent to the legendary Zieregg at 340 to 480 metres elevation in South Styria. Coral limestone soils, rich in fossilised marine creatures, meet clay-rich marl (Flysch/Opok) and fertile brown earth. A terroir that reduces Sauvignon Blanc to its essence.

Grape Variety & Vinification

Sauvignon Blanc from particularly small-berried grapes, selected only in exceptional vintages for the Réserve. After extended skin contact time, spontaneously fermented, then aged 30 months on fine lees and bottled unfiltered. A wine that demands patience and rewards with depth.

Food Pairing Recommendations

Ideal with grilled turbot with caper butter, scallops on pea purée or a goat’s cheese soufflé. Also a remarkable pairing with Asian-inspired fish dishes featuring coriander and lemongrass.

Special Features

The vintage 2020 is considered exceptional in South Styria – warm, dry conditions with cool nights created ideal conditions for concentration and aromatic depth. The Réserve from Ciringa is deliberately produced only in the finest years and ranks among the most ambitious Sauvignon Blancs in Austria.

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