Ried Zieregg Kår Sauvignon Blanc Große STK Lage 2021

Wine Description for Ried Zieregg Kår Sauvignon Blanc Große STK Lage 2021 by Tement

Colour & Appearance

Luminous lemon yellow with green reflections and fine, natural cloudiness – a sign of unfiltered authenticity.

Nose

This Sauvignon Blanc defines itself through its terroir, not through upfront fruit. Chalky minerality and smoky notes dominate impressively, supported by a fine edge. The extended lees ageing still works discreetly, yet already hints at its future complexity. Subtle herbal nuances of fennel, chervil and lemongrass meet lemon balm and mint. The fruit – grapefruit, lime, nashi pear and white peach – deliberately remains in the background, providing subtle balance.

Palate

Stringent, focused, impressively understated. The chalky mineral structure continues, carried by a racy acidity that draws the wine seemingly endlessly in length. Retronasally, the smoky accents return, accompanied by a fine edge. Rather than opulent fruit, herbal freshness dominates – invigorating, stimulating, of impressive persistence. With air contact, a certain extract richness develops, warming without compromising elegance.

Finish

Minute-long, precise, of enormous length. The mineral freshness and herbal spice remain perceptible for hours – a wine that maintains its tension even over days.

Terroir & Origin

The parcel Kår within the grand vineyard site Zieregg in South Styria embodies Tement’s terroir concept in its purest form. Chalky soils define the character and minerality of this extraordinary Sauvignon Blanc.

Grape Variety & Vinification

100% Sauvignon Blanc, extended lees ageing, which lends the wine depth and future development potential. At 14% alcohol, powerful yet never heavy.

Food Pairing Suggestions

Scallops with fennel vegetables, pike-perch on herb foam, asparagus with Beurre Blanc, goat’s cheese of medium maturity or sushi and sashimi.

Special Characteristics

A wine of great stature in quiet, subtle fashion – elegance rather than opulence, precision rather than effect. Impressive ageing potential.