Tement Zieregg Sauvignon Blanc 2015 DBMG

Tement Zieregg Sauvignon Blanc 2015 DBMG (3 L) is a commanding large-format bottling from one of the most revered Sauvignon producers in Steiermark. Sourced from the iconic Zieregg vineyard, this wine is all about purity, mineral depth, and terroir expression. The 2015 vintage has already been hailed as one of the most impressive white wine releases from the region, with critics calling it among the finest Austrian whites tasted in years.

Tasting Notes
In the glass, the 2015 Zieregg Sauvignon Blanc shows a bright, luminous hue, suggesting both concentration and freshness. The nose is intensely detailed and precise, with a very clear, almost crystalline bouquet of flint, smoke, and cool stone, wrapped around notes of citrus peel, green apple skin, and subtle herbal tones. There is a distinct impression of iron and chalky minerality that immediately signals its origin. On the palate, the wine is extremely elegant yet firmly structured, with a refined, linear profile. Expect a vibrant, salty drive, tightly woven citrus and stone-fruit flavors, and a striking, almost electric acidity that keeps everything perfectly in balance. The chalky tannins from the limestone-rich soils are still present, lending texture and grip, but the finish is remarkably pure, long, and saline, seeming to go on indefinitely. This is a serious, terroir-driven Sauvignon Blanc with significant aging potential—easily 10–15 years or more in a proper cellar, during which it will gain complexity, nuance, and an even silkier mouthfeel.

Production
Zieregg is Tement’s flagship vineyard, perched on steep slopes marked by brown, chalky marl over shell-limestone soils rich in iron and manganese—an austere, mineral terroir that imprints itself clearly on the wine. Vines are typically worked with meticulous, low-yield viticulture and careful hand-harvesting to ensure only perfectly ripe, healthy grapes make it into the cellar. In the winery, Tement is known for a patient, low-intervention approach: gentle pressing, slow, temperature-controlled fermentation, often with extended lees contact, and élevage in a mix of stainless steel and/or large neutral casks to preserve precision, minerality, and finesse rather than overt oak influence. The result is a Sauvignon Blanc that is both deeply complex and utterly transparent to its origin.

Food & Serving
This 2015 Zieregg Sauvignon Blanc is a superb match for refined, mineral-driven dishes such as oysters, scallops, sashimi, and delicate white fish, as well as lobster or langoustines with citrus or herb butter. It pairs beautifully with fresh goat cheese, lightly aged hard cheeses, vegetable-based cuisine (especially asparagus, artichokes, and fennel), and elegant poultry dishes with tarragon or thyme. Serve at 10–12°C (50–54°F) to highlight its aromatic complexity and mineral backbone. Given its structure and youthfulness in large format, decanting for 30–60 minutes is advisable to allow the flinty and smoky notes to open and the chalky texture to soften.

Producer
Weingut Tement is one of the benchmark estates of Südsteiermark, widely credited with elevating Austrian Sauvignon Blanc to world-class status. Founded as a small family winery, Tement has grown under the stewardship of Manfred Tement and the next generation into a flagship producer, with vineyards straddling some of the finest slopes in the region, including the famed Zieregg. The estate is known for meticulous vineyard work, a deep respect for terroir, and a style that emphasizes clarity, precision, and longevity. Tement’s single-vineyard bottlings, particularly from Zieregg, regularly garner top scores and international acclaim, cementing the winery’s reputation as a leader not just in Austria, but in the global Sauvignon Blanc landscape.

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