Weissburgunder „Ton & Mergel“ Südsteiermark DAC 2024

Wine Description for Pinot Blanc „Clay & Marl“ Südsteiermark DAC 2024 from Tement

Colour & Appearance

Pale, radiant yellow with distinct green reflections – a visual promise of freshness and youthfulness that this young vintage impressively delivers.

Nose

The bouquet unfolds with remarkable complexity: pear and quince dominate the fruit palette, underpinned by yellow apple with subtle sweetness. Beneath these lie almond notes, a hint of anise, yeasty undertones and subtle suggestions of light tobacco. This multi-layered character elevates the wine well above simple Pinot Blancs.

Palate

On the palate, the true strength of this wine reveals itself: juicy, bright fruit meets invigorating minerality, which gives the wine backbone and tension. The texture is smooth and charming, the acidity restrained yet refreshing – a balance that Tement achieves masterfully. The moderate alcohol content of 12.5% vol. underscores the elegance and drinkability.

Finish

Medium to long, with lingering fruit aromas and a fine mineral salinity that invites the next sip.

Terroir & Origin

The name „Clay & Marl“ refers to the characteristic soils of Südsteiermark, which lend this Pinot Blanc its distinctive minerality and depth. The combination of cool climate and calcareous soils creates ideal conditions for precise, terroir-driven white wines.

Food Pairing Recommendations

A versatile food companion par excellence: pan-fried char, pike-perch with herb butter, asparagus with Hollandaise sauce, veal schnitzel or creamy risotto. Also an excellent choice with aged alpine cheese.

Special Characteristics

This Pinot Blanc combines immediate drinkability with ageing potential – a rare quality in this category. With two to three years of maturation, it will gain further complexity and depth without losing its youthful freshness. A wine that bears Tement’s hallmark: precise, elegant, authentic.