Welschriesling Opok, Südsteiermark DAC 2024

Wine Description for Welschriesling Opok Südsteiermark DAC 2024 by Tement

Colour & Appearance

Pale yellow with luminous green reflections – a typical appearance for young, fresh Welschriesling wines from South Styria, which announce their vibrancy visually from the outset.

Nose

An aromatic fireworks display of South Styrian freshness: green apple and lime dominate, underpinned by a bouquet of herbal notes and delicate white flowers. The nose already exudes that carefree energy one expects from the finest Opok vineyard sites – clear, direct, inviting.

Palate

Playful and refreshing in equal measure, this Welschriesling reveals itself on the palate. With just 11.5% alcohol, it remains featherlight and quaffable, without sacrificing structure or expression. South Styrian joie de vivre manifests itself in every sip – a wine that invites you to keep drinking without tiring. Perfectly balanced between fruit and mineral tension.

Finish

Clear, fresh and with lingering citrus notes – the finish underscores the vibrant acidity structure and leaves a refreshing, clean impression that immediately calls for the next glass.

Terroir & Origin

The Opok, a weathered marl soil from the Tertiary period, shapes South Styria like few other terroirs. Tement masterfully understands how to craft wines from these sparse, chalky soils that embody minerality and freshness in their purest form. The South Styria DAC classification guarantees provenance and typicity.

Grape Variety & Vinification

Welschriesling – often underestimated, yet here at its finest. Tement treats the variety with respect and restraint, allowing the character of the grape and terroir to speak for itself. The moderate alcohol content points to careful vinification and early harvesting to preserve the crisp freshness.

Food Pairing Recommendations

An ideal companion to Brettljause, bean salad, pan-fried zander or asparagus with herb vinaigrette. Equally excellent with goat’s cheese or as an uncomplicated summer wine on the terrace.

Special Characteristics

A wine that proves Welschriesling is far more than an everyday grape variety – in the right hands it becomes a characterful, terroir-driven ambassador of South Styria.