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Ried

ZIEREGG
Vinothek Reserve

Sauvignon Blanc

The best of the best. What happens when you leave the best barrels of Zieregg behind to ripen even longer? Smoky minerality meets cassis, candied lemon, and green fruit. On the palate, it turns out rich in extracts while still showcasing a delicate body. The taste of pear interacts with a charming minerality. Already compelling now; to be extraordinary in the years to come. 

0,75l

 99,00

2019

Ried Zieregg belongs probably to one of the most famous vineyards in Austria. But for our family it is much more than an iconic flagship. It is the origin of the family history and a place of big emotion. Vineyard and family are deeply rooted in each other.

When Manfred had to take over the winery in 1976 after the sudden and tragic death of his father at the age of only 16, single vineyard Zieregg was still very small. Together with mother Edina a local “Buschenschank” (local inn) was run in order to be able to afford viticulture. In the 90s Manfred could reinvest all savings entirely in parcels on the Zieregg, which allowed the winery to grow. At the beginning of the 2000s, the vineyard Zieregg could be expanded to the high plateau at the foot of the Karmeliter Chapel (“Kapelle”). When Zieregg expanded so did the diversity in terms of soil type, exposure and microclimate.

Since 2005, Armin has been working hand in hand with father Manfred and Stefan has completed the “trio ” since 2010 and allows our family to evolve and to make fundamental decisions regarding organic farming and the puristic signature of our wines. One consequence of these new ideas was to separately vinify the individual plots in order to achieve an even more precise understanding of the multifaceted richness of our vineyards. Most famous example are the Zieregg plots or “parcels” as we call them. Today, a total of 18 plots are selectively cultivated and developed at our grand cru vineyard Zieregg.

The Sauvignon Blanc grapes grow on parcel „Die Sieben Reihen“ (the seven rows) on coralline limestone and blue marl soil. After natural fermentation this wine was matured 36 months „sur lie“ in neutral oak casks. Multi-layered fruit aromas, intense minerality and very long finish on the palate.

Long runner with great ageing potential (25 years +).

Vintage: 2019

Grape Variety: Sauvignon Blanc

Appellation: Cru Wine Südsteiermark DAC

Classification: STK Grand Cru

Alcohol: 13 %

Residual Sugar: 4 g/l

Acidity: 7,7 g/l tbS

STK Grand Cru

Exquisite single-vineyard wines from the most exceptional STK Rieden (single vineyards). Favoured by extraordinary terroir and harvested late. Vines must be at least 15 years old. Yields are limited to 4500 litres per hectare. A minimum presence of ten years on the market guarantees exceptional quality.

Organic Farming

Organic agriculture AT-BIO 402.

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Gault MIllau

Ried Zieregg

We have redefined our iconic vineyard Zieregg. Thus, there are now four vineyards that surround our homebase at an altitude of between 350 and 490 meters above sea level.
Zieregg Tement
Zieregg Tement Parzellen

family business since 1959

100% in-house production

authentical wines of origin

organic agriculture AT-BIO-402

careful manual labour

slow and gentle maturation of the wines

hand harvested grapes

natural and spontaneous fermentation

Wine is not static.
It evolves, matures and changes over time.

Armin Tement

Our Standards

More than 15 years ago we started taking the first steps towards organic farming. We are now in the phase to convert to biodynamics. A logical step for us and a beginning without end. Every year we learn something new, observe nature and get closer to it bit by bit. We see our business as a form of modern circular economy in which wine is part of an overall concept. Partnerships with horse and cattle farmers have just as much space here as the use of the company’s own forest for energy production. Wine as a way of life.