Tement | Südsteiermark | Tement Essenz, TBA Ried Zieregg Trockenbeerenauslese | 2017 | 375ml

Description

Product description for Tement Tement Essenz, TBA Ried Zieregg Trockenbeerenauslese 2017

Christoph Raffelt: On the palate, the Trockenbeerenauslese “Essenz” is a relaxed, round, creamy, and full-bodied wine, whose 150 grams of sugar are skillfully counteracted by the almost ten grams of acidity. This is enjoyable even at a very young age; for the Trockenbeerenauslese is rich in finesse and minerality, salty and lively – especially when served slightly chilled. It still has a long future ahead of it.

Wine Information

The 2017 Trockenbeerenauslese comes from the Zieregg vineyard, which is made from coral limestone with a brown earth layer. The Sauvignon Blanc was aged in stainless steel.

Colour

Light to medium golden yellow

Nose

Initially characterized by a slight acidity, this quickly dissipates. Then the Sauvignon Blanc “Essenz” offers a whole basketful of apricots, apricots, oranges, and orange peel with a squeeze of lemon and a touch of lemon pepper.

Palate

On the palate, the Trockenbeerenauslese “Essenz” is a relaxed, round, creamy, and full-bodied wine, whose 150 grams of sugar are skillfully counteracted by the almost ten grams of acidity. This is enjoyable even at a very young age; the Trockenbeerenauslese is rich in finesse and minerality, salty and lively—especially when served slightly chilled. It still has a long future ahead of it.

Copyright Vinaturel 2025

Keywords: Tement Tement Essenz, TBA Ried Zieregg Trockenbeerenauslese 2017 Südsteiermark Austria

Wine Advocate

Score: 93

Based on 50% botrytis grapes and vinified in 3,000-liter oak vats, the 2017 Ried Zieregg Sauvignon Blanc Trockenbeerenauslese TBA Essenz displays a golden-yellow color while opening with a slightly volatile bouquet of concentrated apricot aromas intertwined with the lemon freshness of the Zieregg grand cru. Lush and round on the seamlessly textured palate, this terribly sweet 12.5% TBA includes 150 grams of unfermented sugar and reveals high concentration with lingering finesse and salinity. This is a promising and finessed TBA that will benefit from a lot of bottle aging. Tasted in May 2019.
Stephan Reinhardt

Producer website: https://www.tement.at/