Tement Zieregg Sauvignon Blanc 2015 MG

Tement Zieregg Sauvignon Blanc 2015 in magnum format is a benchmark expression of cool-climate Sauvignon from the steep limestone slopes of southern Steiermark. Drawn from the renowned Zieregg vineyard, this is a deeply terroir-driven white that marries precision, minerality and elegance in equal measure. Bottled in 1.5 L, it’s built both for immediate fascination and for graceful, long-term development in the cellar.

Tasting Notes
In the glass, the 2015 Zieregg Sauvignon Blanc shows a luminous, pale straw color with subtle green reflections that hint at its freshness and youthfulness, even with some bottle age. The nose is strikingly pure and refined: intense flinty notes and cool smoke rise first, followed by layers of lime zest, white currant, green apple skin and delicate herbal tones. Underneath runs a distinct mineral core reminiscent of wet stone, chalk dust and iron filings. On the palate, the wine is exceptionally elegant and finely etched, with a taut, linear structure and a palpable sense of energy. Bright citrus and stone fruit are woven through with savory herb and smoky mineral notes, creating a complex, almost crystalline impression. The texture is precise yet powerful, driven by its chalky tannins and a spine of vibrant acidity. The finish is remarkably long, mouthwateringly salty and persistent, underlining its origin in limestone and marl. In magnum, this 2015 has excellent aging potential: it should continue to gain complexity and harmony over the next 10–15 years, rewarding patience with deeper tertiary notes of honey, wax, nuts and truffle-like minerality.

Production
The Zieregg vineyard sits on steep, exposed slopes of brown, chalky marl and shell-limestone soils enriched with iron and manganese—an elite terroir that delivers both power and precision. Vines dig deep into this mineral-rich subsoil, translating the site’s flinty, saline character directly into the glass. Harvest is carried out by hand in multiple passes, allowing only perfectly ripe, healthy Sauvignon Blanc grapes to be selected. In the cellar, Tement works with a gentle, low-intervention philosophy: careful pressing, slow, temperature-controlled fermentations and extended lees contact help build texture and complexity without masking the vineyard’s identity. The wine is then aged patiently before bottling, with the magnum format offering an even slower, more graceful evolution.

Food & Serving
This powerful yet finely detailed Sauvignon Blanc is a superb partner for high-quality seafood and refined cuisine. Think oysters, shellfish, grilled sea bass, sushi and sashimi, or elegant dishes like poached turbot with beurre blanc, scallops, or lobster with herb butter. It also shines with goat’s cheese, fresh cheeses, asparagus, herbal risottos and delicate poultry or veal dishes in light, creamy sauces. Serve at 10–12 °C to allow the aromatics and minerality to fully express themselves. Decanting for 30–60 minutes, especially in its youth and in magnum, helps open up the flinty, smoky bouquet and soften the chalky structure.

Producer
Weingut Tement is one of the leading estates of Steiermark and a reference name for world-class Sauvignon Blanc from Central Europe. Family-owned and passionately run across generations, the estate has played a pivotal role in putting the steep, windswept slopes along the Austrian–Slovenian border on the global fine wine map. Zieregg is their flagship vineyard, a site whose name is synonymous with precision, minerality and longevity. Through meticulous vineyard work, low yields and a terroir-first philosophy in the cellar, Tement has earned a reputation for producing some of the most compelling and ageworthy white wines in the region, with Zieregg bottlings regularly cited among the finest Sauvignon Blancs in Europe.

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