Tement | Südsteiermark | Ried Zieregg IZ Reserve, Große STK Lage | 2015 | 750ml

Description

Product description for Tement Ried Zieregg IZ Reserve, Große STK Lage 2015

Info

The Zieregg vineyard is an incredibly diverse vineyard site characterized by limestone marl and coral limestone soils. Due to the complex terroir, the vineyard was divided into 16 plots to allow for selective cultivation of each individual plot. “IZ®” stands for an intercellular berry fermentation process developed in 2005. Each individual berry has over 100 days to store all of its vine’s aromas and terroir information “intercellularly” and to ferment very slowly and gently. Alcoholic fermentation begins intercellularly in the healthy berry skin. After 100 days, the grapes are pressed and aged for a further 54 months on the fine lees in sulfur-free neutral oak barrels. Ried Zieregg IZ® Reserve 2015 was bottled unfiltered in April 2020 after 4.5 years of contact with fine lees. This type of fermentation creates an incomparable wine that reflects its terroir in full intensity.

Colour

Bright golden yellow with light elements

Nose

It doesn’t show any signs of maturity after almost ten years. Instead, it is characterized by rich yellow aromas. Cardamom, curry, currant, and saffron practically jump out at you. Its fruit complements this intensity very well: khaki, mirabelle plum, and peach. Nashi pear contributes fresh elements. Grapefruit and kaffir lime leaves play on the tart, fresh side and once again underscore its depth. Its spiciness reappears again and again and is distinctive. The spice is always softly cushioned, allowing it to slowly build up softer notes. Brioche and butterscotch as well as spelt pastries smell wonderful. Anise and artichokes as well as coriander seeds and caraway appear subtly in the background. Fennel and eggplant provide a ripe, intense aroma. Full of character and identity.

Palate

From the first sip, it sets off alarm bells on the palate. It builds up powerfully and intensely. It is expansive and generously inviting. Beyond all doubt, this is a calm, mature wine of greatness. Despite all its intensity, it is enormously stimulating, and all its concentration ensures the opposite of saturation. Stimulating and demanding at the same time. It stands for plenty of freshness and elegance. Both pressure and minerality set new standards. It is challenging, seems stony and salty. You never stop discovering new facets here… until, alas, the bottle is empty… The fruit fluctuates enormously from moment to moment. Contrasting elements come into play again and again. Oriental spices consistently add a high degree of complexity.

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