Grassnitzberg Sauvignon Blanc Erste STK Lage - Tement

Grassnitzberg Sauvignon Blanc Erste STK Lage - TementThe barrel-aged Grassnitzberg Sauvignon Blanc Erste STK Lage from the wine-growing region of Styria presents itself in the glass in a bright pale yellow. When you swirl the glass, you can perceive an excellent balance in this white wine, as it does not appear watery, nor syrupy or liqueur-like on the sides of the glass. The first nose of the Grassnitzberg Sauvignon Blanc Erste STK Lage reveals nuances of gooseberries and green banana. The fruity aspects of the bouquet are joined by notes from barrel ageing, such as smokiness. This Austrian wine delights with its elegantly dry taste profile. It was bottled with exceptionally low residual sugar. This is a genuine quality wine that clearly stands out from simpler qualities and thus, despite all its dryness, this Austrian enchants with the finest balance. Aroma does not necessarily need sugar. On the palate, the texture of this well-balanced white wine presents itself as wonderfully dense. On the finish, this youthful white wine from the Styrian wine-growing region finally impresses with good length. Again, hints of green banana and gooseberry appear. Vinification of Tement Grassnitzberg Sauvignon Blanc Erste STK Lage The balanced Grassnitzberg Sauvignon Blanc Erste STK Lage from Austria is a single-varietal wine, vinified from the Sauvignon Blanc grape variety. The Grassnitzberg Sauvignon Blanc Erste STK Lage is an Old World wine in the best sense of the word, as this Austrian exudes an exceptional European charm that clearly underscores the success of wines from the Old World. After the grape harvest, the grapes are immediately taken to the press house. There they are sorted and gently crushed. Fermentation then takes place in stainless steel tanks and large wooden casks at controlled temperatures. After it is complete, the elegant Grassnitzberg Sauvignon Blanc Erste STK Lage is aged for several months in oak barrels. Food recommendation for Tement Grassnitzberg Sauvignon Blanc Erste STK Lage This Austrian should ideally be enjoyed well chilled at 8 - 10°C. It is perfectly suited as an accompanying wine to stir-fried vegetables with fish, pumpkin casserole or coconut-lime fish curry.