Weissburgunder „Ton & Mergel“ Südsteiermark DAC 2024

Wine Description for Pinot Blanc „Ton & Mergel“ Südsteiermark DAC 2024 by Tement

Colour & Appearance

Luminous, pale yellow with distinctive green reflections – a visual promise of freshness and youthfulness that this young vintage impressively delivers.

Nose

Multi-layered and precise: fresh pear and quince dominate, accompanied by yellow apple with subtle sweetness. Beneath these unfold finer nuances of almond, anise, yeasty notes and a hint of light tobacco. This complexity elevates the wine well beyond simple fruitiness – here we see the hallmark of an ambitious Pinot Blanc.

Palate

Juicy and smooth with bright fruit fullness, threaded through with invigorating minerality. The structure is charming and accessible, the acidity subtly integrated – never intrusive, yet present enough for freshness and drinkability. A wine of remarkable balance that combines elegance with substance.

Finish

Medium length with lingering fruit echo and mineral precision. The almond notes return, lending the finale a pleasant texture.

Terroir & Origin

The name „Ton & Mergel“ is programme: The soils of South Styria composed of clay and marl layers give this Pinot Blanc its characteristic minerality and depth. The region’s cool climate ensures pronounced freshness and aromatics.

Grape Variety & Vinification

Pinot Blanc in pure form, vinified with a focus on terroir expression and fruit clarity. At a moderate 12.5% alcohol, the wine remains light-footed and approachable, without sacrificing complexity.

Food Pairing Suggestions

A versatile food companion: excellent with pan-fried char, pike-perch with butter sauce, asparagus (white or green), pumpkin risotto, veal schnitzel or creamy goat’s cheese variations. Also an intriguing choice with Asian dishes of moderate spiciness.

Special Characteristics

Already approachable and charming when young, this Pinot Blanc nonetheless possesses ageing potential. With a few years of bottle age, it will gain in complexity and tertiary aromas – an investment worth making, even though the wine is already thoroughly enjoyable now.