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The defining expression of Südsteiermark Sauvignon Blanc — Tement's Zieregg vineyard on steep Opok (calcareous clay-marl) soils produces the benchmark of the appellation. White grapefruit, elderflower, lemon zest, white peach, and a deep mineral-stony precision that rivals the finest Sancerre. The wine ferments and ages in large oak casks, gaining texture and complexity without oak influence. Zieregg ages magnificently for 10-15 years, revealing petrol and mineral depth with time. One of the great white wines of central Europe.
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Tement Zieregg Sauvignon Blanc and asparagus: the quintessential Steiermark pairing. The wine's bright citrus and mineral precision is the natural companion for asparagus — the Opok soil minerality amplifies the vegetable's earthy sweetness; lemon beurre blanc bridges the wine's citrus character; chervil echoes the Sauvignon's herbal aromatics. A pairing of absolute regional logic from Austria's finest white wine appellation.
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Zieregg Sauvignon Blanc's mineral precision and high acidity elevates delicate whole fish: the wine's grapefruit and elderflower character bridges the fennel's anise note; lemon confit amplifies the wine's citrus precision; the Opok mineral backbone penetrates the sea bass's delicate richness without overwhelming it. One of the great Austrian white wine and fish pairings.
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