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Manfred Tement is an Austrian winemaker in Berghausen, South Styria, renowned for benchmark Sauvignon Blanc from the Zieregg vineyard, regarded among the variety's global reference points.
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Manfred Tement ranks #146 of 231 in the Winemaker ranking, behind Andy Erickson, ahead of Gaston Chiquet.
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What is the Zieregg vineyard and why is it important to Manfred Tement's Sauvignon Blanc?
The Zieregg vineyard, located in South Styria, Austria, is considered one of the world's great Sauvignon Blanc sites and serves as the source for Manfred Tement's benchmark bottlings. Tement's Zieregg Sauvignon Blanc is widely regarded as a global reference point for the variety.
Where is the Tement winery located in Austria?
The Tement winery is based in Berghausen, in the Südsteiermark (South Styria) wine region of southern Austria near the Slovenian border. The region's steep, limestone-rich hillsides are particularly well-suited to Sauvignon Blanc and other white varieties.
Has the Tement family been making wine for multiple generations?
Yes, the Tement estate has been in the family for multiple generations, with Manfred Tement elevating the winery to international prominence through his work with Sauvignon Blanc. His son Stefan has also become increasingly involved in the estate's winemaking.
What other grape varieties does Manfred Tement produce besides Sauvignon Blanc?
In addition to his celebrated Sauvignon Blanc, Tement produces Welschriesling, Gelber Muskateller, and other white varieties typical of South Styria. These wines also reflect the region's distinctive limestone and marl soils.
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