Sauvignon Blanc Τerroir games: Tement and Ciringa
Few years ago Weingut Tement planted some Sauvignon Blanc vines in Slovenia next to their flagship single - vineyard Zieregg in Styria, Austria. Τhat used to be one cru before the first Wolrd War and now stands as a case study of comparing the more or less same terroir that extends in two countries, yet vinified by the same producer under two different brands - Ciringa in Slovenia and Tement in Austria.
While Tement Zieregg produces deep complex and smoky Sauvignon Blanc, neighbourhood Slovenian site vinified under the Domaine Ciringa brand produces vibrant, mineralic and salty wines. How can this be explained?
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