Grassnitzberg 'Riff' Erste Lage Sudsteiermark Sauvignon Blanc

Austria
Styria
2021

The single-vineyard Grassnitzberg was the first vineyard owned by the Tement family and was planted in the early 1950's. It's a special site with coralline limestone soil with south-southeast facing slopes. After natural fermentation, the wine is aged for 18 months on the lees in big neutral oak casks. Bottled unfiltered.

May be enjoyed young, but after three to five years, the Grassnitzberg terroir begins to shine. 

96 points
"Masses of red gooseberries, redcurrants and Thai basil fill the compact and highly structured, medium- to full-bodied palate. The chalky finish has a wealth of herbal complexity and is very long. In fact, this one has no intention of ending at all. From organically grown grapes."
James Suckling,
JamesSuckling.com
November 2024

SKU/Code: 
DB3348-21
Product Line: 
National Portfolio
Wine
White
Varietal: 
Sauvignon Blanc
Farming Type: 
Organic