Ton & Mergel Weißburgunder Südsteiermark DAC - Tement

Ton & Mergel Weißburgunder Südsteiermark DAC - TementThe elegant Ton & Mergel Weißburgunder Südsteiermark DAC from the house of Tement comes into the glass with a bright light yellow. If you give it some air in the wine glass by swirling, you can perceive a perfect balance in this white wine, as it does not appear watery, syrupy, or liqueur-like on the sides of the glass. In the glass, this white wine from Tement presents aromas of ripe apple and honeydew melon, complemented by green tea, mineral notes, and elderflower. This white wine from Tement is for people who like it absolutely dry. The Ton & Mergel Weißburgunder Südsteiermark DAC comes very close to this, as it was vinified with just 1.7 grams of residual sugar. On the palate, the texture of this well-balanced white wine is wonderfully light. Thanks to the moderate acidity, the Ton & Mergel Weißburgunder Südsteiermark DAC caresses the palate with a soft sensation without lacking in freshness. On the finish, this wine from the wine-growing region of Styria finally delights with good length. Once again, hints of honeydew melon and ripe apple appear. In the aftertaste, mineral notes from the clay- and marl-dominated soils join in. Vinification of Tement Ton & Mergel Weißburgunder Südsteiermark DAC This balanced white wine from Austria is organically vinified from the Weißburgunder grape variety. The grapes grow under optimal conditions in Styria. Here, the vines sink their roots deep into soils of clay and marl. It is obvious that the Ton & Mergel Weißburgunder Südsteiermark DAC is also shaped by the climate and viticultural style of southern Styria. This Austrian wine can literally be described as an Old World wine that presents itself in an exceptionally impressive manner. Once perfect physiological ripeness is ensured, the grapes for the Ton & Mergel Weißburgunder Südsteiermark DAC are harvested exclusively by hand, without the aid of rough and unselective mechanical harvesters. After the grape harvest, the grapes are brought to the press house as quickly as possible. There they are sorted and gently crushed. Fermentation then takes place in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperatures. After fermentation is complete, the Ton & Mergel Weißburgunder Südsteiermark DAC can continue to harmonize on the fine lees for several months. Food recommendation for Tement Ton & Mergel Weißburgunder Südsteiermark DAC This Austrian wine is best enjoyed well chilled at 8 - 10°C. It pairs perfectly as an accompanying wine with cod with cucumber-mustard vegetables, asparagus salad with quinoa, or pasta with fried sausage dumplings.