Zieregg Grosse Lage Sudsteiermark Morillon (Chardonnay)

Tement
Austria
Styria
2022

The part of single-vineyard Zieregg where the Morillon is planted changes from limestone to marl, which has more heat storage capacity and is ideal for a full-bodied wine. It’s very steep with a 50% gradiant. Cool winds favor the aromatic expression of the grape. Aged for 24 months on lees in small, neutral oak barrels. Bottled unfiltered.

97 points
"Bright green yellow, silver reflections. Delicate wood nuances, candied lime zest, fine yellow tropical fruit, some mango and yellow apple, attractive, multi-faceted bouquet. Full-bodied, tightly woven, white apple, limestone-influenced freshness, lively structure, salty finish, still very youthful, already showing length and definite ageing potential."
Peter Moser,
Falstaff
June 2025
96-98 points
"Tement's 2022 Ried Zieregg Steilriegel GSTK is a spectacularly deep and intense Morillon (a.k.a. Chardonnay) from the steep, southwest-facing part of the fabulous 17-hectare grand cru Zieregg. The wine is a deep and intense yet also pure and sensual expression of the coral limestone soils. Aged in Burgundian pièces for a year and still on the fine lees in stainless steel, the sample of the 2022 Steilriegel combines intensity, flesh and power with mineral expression and texture. The wine reveals a long, complex and powerful finish with enormous layers and serious tannins. "
Stephan Reinhardt,
Wine Advocate
April 2025
95 points
"This vibrant, silky and zesty white has delicious aromas and flavors of oranges, grapefruit, apricots, toast and lemongrass. Focused and subtly toasty but supple and fresh, with a medium to full body and zesty, citrusy undertones in a very long, fresh and lively finish. "
Claire Nesbitt,
Jamessuckling.com
October 2025

SKU/Code: 
DB3347-22
Product Line: 
California Portfolio
National Portfolio
Wine
White
Varietal: 
Chardonnay
Farming Type: 
Organic